NC14 NC87 over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC770 · Structure no. 000000001570155
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC14 NC87 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC14 NC87 over Norfolk Southern RR in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 38 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC14 NC87 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC14 NC87 over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does NC14 NC87 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC14 NC87 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC14 NC87 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.