US Bridges

NC87S over Aberdeen & Rockfish R/R

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S. JCT US401 Bus · Structure no. 000000000510320

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87S over Aberdeen & Rockfish R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87S over Aberdeen & Rockfish R/R in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC87S
CrossesAberdeen & Rockfish R/R
Location0.4 Mi.S. JCT US401 Bus
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates35.03938, -78.89069
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2022)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC87S over Aberdeen & Rockfish R/R built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC87S over Aberdeen & Rockfish R/R 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 NC87S over Aberdeen & Rockfish R/R carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC87S over Aberdeen & Rockfish R/R?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NC87S over Aberdeen & Rockfish R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.