NC87 over Gum Swamp
FairHarnett County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S JCT SR 1320 · Structure no. 000000000850025
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Gum Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC87 over Gum Swamp in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Gum Swamp built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is NC87 over Gum Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does NC87 over Gum Swamp carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Gum Swamp?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC87 over Gum Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.