US Bridges

NC87S over Southern AVE(SR1141)

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · .2MI N JCT SR2311 · Structure no. 000000000510323

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87S over Southern AVE(SR1141) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87S over Southern AVE(SR1141) 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC87S
CrossesSouthern AVE(SR1141)
Location.2MI N JCT SR2311
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.0385, -78.88771
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Southern AVE(SR1141) built?

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

What condition is NC87S over Southern AVE(SR1141) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC87S over Southern AVE(SR1141) carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC87S over Southern AVE(SR1141)?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NC87S over Southern AVE(SR1141)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.