NC87 over Weyman Creek
PoorColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC11 · Structure no. 000000000470372
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Weyman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC87 over Weyman Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Weyman Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 over Weyman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does NC87 over Weyman Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Weyman Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC87 over Weyman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.