NC87 over Little Troublesome Creek
GoodRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.18 Mi. N. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001570302
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Little Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87 over Little Troublesome Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Little Troublesome Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 over Little Troublesome 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC87 over Little Troublesome Creek carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Little Troublesome Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns NC87 over Little Troublesome Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.