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Faith Chapel CR87 over Tributary Brush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1M.WEST CO Rt 29 · Structure no. 013799

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faith Chapel CR87 over Tributary Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Faith Chapel CR87 over Tributary Brush Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFaith Chapel CR87
CrossesTributary Brush Creek
Location1M.WEST CO Rt 29
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8, -87.40833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1993)
Projected traffic85 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faith Chapel CR87 over Tributary Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Faith Chapel CR87 over Tributary Brush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Faith Chapel CR87 over Tributary Brush Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Faith Chapel CR87 over Tributary Brush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Faith Chapel CR87 over Tributary Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.