US Bridges

Co. Rd. 87 over Negro Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 32 · Structure no. 013045

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 87 over Negro Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 87 over Negro Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,694 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 87
CrossesNegro Creek
Location1.8 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 32
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.50054, -87.58168
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2022)
Projected traffic1,694 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 87 over Negro Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 87 over Negro Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 87 over Negro Creek carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 87 over Negro Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 87 over Negro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.