US Bridges

SR 87 MP 39.688 over Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1 Mi.N.Coffee 58 · Structure no. 011687

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 MP 39.688 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 87 MP 39.688 over Branch in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87 MP 39.688
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi.N.Coffee 58
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50292, -86.05185
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$761,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 MP 39.688 over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 MP 39.688 over Branch 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 39.688 over Branch carry?

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

How long is SR 87 MP 39.688 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR 87 MP 39.688 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.