CO Rt 87 over Flat Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 2.2 MI NE JCT CO Rt 203 · Structure no. 019842
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,233
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 87 over Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 87 over Flat Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 87 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 87 over Flat 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 87 over Flat Creek carry?
About 1,233 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 87 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 87 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.