US Bridges

SR 87 MP 37.513 over Dorsey Branch

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · .9 Mi.N.Coffee 21 · Structure no. 012408

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 MP 37.513 over Dorsey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 87 MP 37.513 over Dorsey Branch in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,421 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87 MP 37.513
CrossesDorsey Branch
Location.9 Mi.N.Coffee 21
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47288, -86.06113
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$435,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 MP 37.513 over Dorsey Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 MP 37.513 over Dorsey Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 MP 37.513 over Dorsey Branch carry?

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

How long is SR 87 MP 37.513 over Dorsey Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 87 MP 37.513 over Dorsey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.