US Bridges

County Road 87 over I-10 EB * WB

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · JCT CO RD 87 * I-10 · Structure no. 008529

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 87 over I-10 EB * WB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 87 over I-10 EB * WB in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,481 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 87
CrossesI-10 EB * WB
LocationJCT CO RD 87 * I-10
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.60116, -87.55396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2021)
Projected traffic1,481 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 87 over I-10 EB * WB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 87 over I-10 EB * WB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 87 over I-10 EB * WB carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 87 over I-10 EB * WB?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 87 over I-10 EB * WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.