US Bridges

Co. Rd. 87 over Styx River

FairPosted for load

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. N. of I-10 · Structure no. 007773

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
628 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 87 over Styx River is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 87 over Styx River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 297 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2044. The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCo. Rd. 87
CrossesStyx River
Location0.5 Mi. N. of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.60542, -87.54739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadH 15
Structure length628 ft (191.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2024)
Projected traffic403 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 87 over Styx River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 87 over Styx 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 87 over Styx River carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 87 over Styx River?

The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 87 over Styx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.