NC87 over Alamance Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2116 · Structure no. 000000000010072
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Alamance Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC87 over Alamance Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 97 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Alamance Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is NC87 over Alamance Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NC87 over Alamance Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Alamance Creek?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC87 over Alamance Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.