US Bridges

NC87 over Batarora Branch

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1752 · Structure no. 000000000190065

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87 over Batarora Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC87 over Batarora Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC87
CrossesBatarora Branch
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1752
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates34.24823, -78.14482
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC87 over Batarora Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC87 over Batarora Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC87 over Batarora Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC87 over Batarora Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC87 over Batarora Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.