NC87N over Reedy Meadow Swamp
FairBladen County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1341 · Structure no. 000000000170221
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87N over Reedy Meadow Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87N over Reedy Meadow Swamp in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87N over Reedy Meadow Swamp built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87N 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 NC87N over Reedy Meadow Swamp carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC87N over Reedy Meadow Swamp?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC87N over Reedy Meadow Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.