NC87 Bus over Browns Creek
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI S.. Jct. SR1703 · Structure no. 000000000170211
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 Bus over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC87 Bus over Browns Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 Bus over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 Bus over Browns Creek 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does NC87 Bus over Browns Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC87 Bus over Browns Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns NC87 Bus over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.