US Bridges

County Road 87 over Mcconegal Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 6 Miles North of US78 · Structure no. 009205

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 87 over Mcconegal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 87 over Mcconegal Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 87
CrossesMcconegal Creek
Location6 Miles North of US78
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29781, -88.15283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic145 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 87 over Mcconegal Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 87 over Mcconegal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 87 over Mcconegal Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Road 87 over Mcconegal Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 87 over Mcconegal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.