US Bridges

1087 over Sullivan Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1087 · Structure no. 013503

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1087 over Sullivan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1087 over Sullivan Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1087
CrossesSullivan Creek
LocationCR 1087
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24402, -87.04741
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic70 by 2036
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1087 over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 1087 over Sullivan 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 1087 over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is 1087 over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 1087 over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.