NC87 North over Blounts Creek
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S. of US401BUS · Structure no. 000000000510276
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 North over Blounts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC87 North over Blounts Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 North over Blounts Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 North over Blounts 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC87 North over Blounts Creek carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC87 North over Blounts Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC87 North over Blounts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.