NC87S over Rockfish Creek
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · .10 M N. of Jct. SR2221 · Structure no. 000000000510325
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 385 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87S over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87S over Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 23 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87S over Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is NC87S over Rockfish 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC87S over Rockfish Creek carry?
About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC87S over Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns NC87S over Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.