US Bridges

SR 87 MP 38.735 over Big Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 5.2 Mi.N.Sr 189 · Structure no. 000175

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 MP 38.735 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 87 MP 38.735 over Big Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 104 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 5 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87 MP 38.735
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.2 Mi.N.Sr 189
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4888, -86.05312
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2013)
Projected traffic3,061 by 2033
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$950,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 MP 38.735 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is SR 87 MP 38.735 over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 MP 38.735 over Big Creek carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 MP 38.735 over Big Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 MP 38.735 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.