CO RD 87 over Smith Creek
FairFranklin County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N JCT SR 24 · Structure no. 013046
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 87 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 87 over Smith Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 87 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 87 over Smith 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 87 over Smith Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 87 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns CO RD 87 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.