US Bridges

Co. Rd. 87 over Bee Tree Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. S.Of S.R. 112 · Structure no. 017869

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 87 over Bee Tree Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 87 over Bee Tree Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 87
CrossesBee Tree Creek
Location3.5 Mi. S.Of S.R. 112
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65324, -87.54385
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2023)
Projected traffic581 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$707,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 87 over Bee Tree Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 87 over Bee Tree 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 September 2023.

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

About 327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 87 over Bee Tree Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 87 over Bee Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.