NC87 over Roach Creek
GoodRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR2127 · Structure no. 000000001570008
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Roach Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC87 over Roach Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Roach Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 over Roach 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NC87 over Roach Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Roach Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC87 over Roach Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.