US Bridges

County Road 87 over Big Shoals Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NE JCT CR 203 · Structure no. 019558

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,233
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 87 over Big Shoals Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 87 over Big Shoals Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 87
CrossesBig Shoals Creek
Location1.1 MI NE JCT CR 203
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48667, -87.14667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2006)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 87 over Big Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 87 over Big Shoals 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 87 over Big Shoals Creek carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 87 over Big Shoals Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 87 over Big Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.