US Bridges

Co. Rd. 87 over Unnamed Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 38 · Structure no. 018382

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 87 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 87 over Unnamed Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,684 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 87
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.1 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 38
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.52509, -87.58167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2019)
Projected traffic1,684 by 2039
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$516,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 87 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 87 over Unnamed Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 87 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 87 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 87 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.