US Bridges

CR87 CO Proj 3-14 over Gin Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · CR87 1MI E New Convert Ch · Structure no. 014473

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR87 CO Proj 3-14 over Gin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR87 CO Proj 3-14 over Gin Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR87 CO Proj 3-14
CrossesGin Creek
LocationCR87 1MI E New Convert Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81754, -86.82055
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1985)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR87 CO Proj 3-14 over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR87 CO Proj 3-14 over Gin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR87 CO Proj 3-14 over Gin Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR87 CO Proj 3-14 over Gin Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR87 CO Proj 3-14 over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.