US Bridges

Nc 87 over US 701

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 7.5/10MI East JCT SR 1237 · Structure no. 000000000170223

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 87 over US 701 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 87 over US 701 in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesNc 87
CrossesUS 701
Location7.5/10MI East JCT SR 1237
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates34.60339, -78.61621
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2019)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nc 87 over US 701 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nc 87 over US 701 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Nc 87 over US 701 carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nc 87 over US 701?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nc 87 over US 701?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.