US Bridges

NC27 over NC87

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1113 · Structure no. 000000000850032

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over NC87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 over NC87 in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC27
CrossesNC87
Location0.1 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1113
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates35.30856, -79.08661
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC27 over NC87 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 over NC87 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC27 over NC87 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC27 over NC87?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 over NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.