CO Rt 87 over Rocky Branch
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · JCT CO Rt 212*CO Rt 87 · Structure no. 016812
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,129
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 87 over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 87 over Rocky Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,129 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 87 over Rocky Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 87 over Rocky Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 87 over Rocky Branch carry?
About 1,129 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 87 over Rocky Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 87 over Rocky Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.