US Bridges

SR 87 MP 28.277 over Bucks Mill Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 4.1 Mi.N.Sr 134 · Structure no. 013984

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 MP 28.277 over Bucks Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 MP 28.277 over Bucks Mill Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 87 MP 28.277
CrossesBucks Mill Creek
Location4.1 Mi.N.Sr 134
RouteState Highway 87
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35725, -86.05013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2013)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 MP 28.277 over Bucks Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 MP 28.277 over Bucks Mill Creek 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 28.277 over Bucks Mill Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 MP 28.277 over Bucks Mill Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 MP 28.277 over Bucks Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.