US Bridges

CO.87 over Barrow Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 4 Mi. N.W. Lanett · Structure no. 017280

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.87 over Barrow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.87 over Barrow Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.87
CrossesBarrow Creek
Location4 Mi. N.W. Lanett
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.89917, -85.25111
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1998)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.87 over Barrow Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CO.87 over Barrow 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.87 over Barrow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO.87 over Barrow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO.87 over Barrow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.