US Bridges

Co. Rd. 87 over Bellefontaine Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. S. of S. R. 112 · Structure no. 016343

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 87 over Bellefontaine Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 87 over Bellefontaine Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 87
CrossesBellefontaine Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. of S. R. 112
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.68647, -87.528
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 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 width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2023)
Projected traffic451 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 87 over Bellefontaine 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 February 2025.

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

About 334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 87 over Bellefontaine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.