US Bridges

NC87 over Reedy Fork

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S JCT SR1561 · Structure no. 000000000010112

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87 over Reedy Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87 over Reedy Fork in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC87
CrossesReedy Fork
Location0.4 MI S JCT SR1561
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates36.1731, -79.51053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC87 over Reedy Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC87 over Reedy Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does NC87 over Reedy Fork carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NC87 over Reedy Fork?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC87 over Reedy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.