US Bridges

County Road 87 over Leatherbreeches Creek

FairPosted for load

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 4 T13 R22 · Structure no. 010779

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 87 over Leatherbreeches Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 87 over Leatherbreeches Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 87
CrossesLeatherbreeches Creek
LocationSec 4 T13 R22
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.14286, -85.85236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 87 over Leatherbreeches Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 87 over Leatherbreeches 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 87 over Leatherbreeches Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 87 over Leatherbreeches Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 87 over Leatherbreeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.