US Bridges

CO RD # 87 over Bluff Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S JCT CO 129 · Structure no. 019505

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 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 1992, so it is 33 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 7 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 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO RD # 87
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT CO 129
RouteCounty Highway 87
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92532, -87.90263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1989)
Projected traffic110 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD # 87 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 December 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 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD # 87 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.