NC87 over Hood Creek
GoodBrunswick County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi.N.Of JCT SR1416 · Structure no. 000000000190054
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Hood Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC87 over Hood Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Hood Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 over Hood 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NC87 over Hood Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Hood Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC87 over Hood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.