CO RD 87 over Bluff Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 2.8 MI N of Int CO RD #14 · Structure no. 017566
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 87 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 87 over Bluff Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 87 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 87 over Bluff 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 87 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (1989 count).
How long is CO RD 87 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 87 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.