US Bridges

NC87S over Reedy Meadow Swamp

Fair

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1341 · Structure no. 000000000170220

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87S over Reedy Meadow Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87S over Reedy Meadow Swamp in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC87S
CrossesReedy Meadow Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1341
RouteState Highway 87
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.67843, -78.74156
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 NC87S over Reedy Meadow Swamp built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC87S over Reedy Meadow Swamp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC87S over Reedy Meadow Swamp carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC87S over Reedy Meadow Swamp?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NC87S over Reedy Meadow Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.