NC87 over Cane Creek
PoorAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2340 · Structure no. 000000000010014
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC87 over Cane Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 96 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is NC87 over Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does NC87 over Cane Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC87 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.