US Bridges

NC87/902 over Robertsons Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000370061

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87/902 over Robertsons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87/902 over Robertsons Creek in Chatham 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC87/902
CrossesRobertsons Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US64
RouteState Highway 87
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71311, -79.18817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2018)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 NC87/902 over Robertsons Creek built?

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

What condition is NC87/902 over Robertsons 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does NC87/902 over Robertsons Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC87/902 over Robertsons Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC87/902 over Robertsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.