NC87 over Upper Little River
FairLee County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1140 · Structure no. 000000001050011
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Upper Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87 over Upper Little River in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Upper Little River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 over Upper Little River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NC87 over Upper Little River carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Upper Little River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns NC87 over Upper Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.