US Bridges

CO RD 87 over Branch to Mud Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.4 MI S CO 80 CO 87 JCT · Structure no. 007463

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 87 over Branch to Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 87 over Branch to Mud Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 87
CrossesBranch to Mud Creek
Location0.4 MI S CO 80 CO 87 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51909, -87.58563
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1987)
Projected traffic343 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$881,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 87 over Branch to Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 87 over Branch to Mud 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 87 over Branch to Mud Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 87 over Branch to Mud Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 87 over Branch to Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.