US Bridges

County Road 87 over Little Shoals Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.2 MI NE JCT CR 203 · Structure no. 019559

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,233
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 87 over Little Shoals Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 87 over Little 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 9 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, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 87
CrossesLittle Shoals Creek
Location1.2 MI NE JCT CR 203
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.49, -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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2005)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 87 over Little Shoals Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 87 over Little 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 2024.

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

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is County Road 87 over Little Shoals Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 87 over Little Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.