NC87 over Dry Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1604 · Structure no. 000000000370018
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC87 over Dry Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 over Dry Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NC87 over Dry Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC87 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.