US Bridges

SR 87 MP 0.200 over Pea River

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Fl ST Line · Structure no. 004122

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
947 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 MP 0.200 over Pea River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 MP 0.200 over Pea River in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,587 by 2033. The structure is 947 ft (288.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87 MP 0.200
CrossesPea River
Location0.2 MI N Fl ST Line
RouteState Highway 87
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.99525, -85.9972
Functional classRural Major 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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length947 ft (288.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2013)
Projected traffic2,587 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 MP 0.200 over Pea River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 MP 0.200 over Pea River 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 SR 87 MP 0.200 over Pea River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 MP 0.200 over Pea River?

The structure is 947 ft (288.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 MP 0.200 over Pea River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.