US Bridges

SR 87 MP 36.629 over Pea Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · Jct. Coffee Co. RD 342 · Structure no. 001289

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 MP 36.629 over Pea Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 87 MP 36.629 over Pea Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,421 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87 MP 36.629
CrossesPea Creek
LocationJct. Coffee Co. RD 342
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46183, -86.06801
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
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2013)
Projected traffic3,421 by 2033
Trucks10%
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 MP 36.629 over Pea Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 MP 36.629 over Pea 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 36.629 over Pea Creek carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 MP 36.629 over Pea Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 MP 36.629 over Pea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.