US Bridges

Co. Rd. 87 over Wehadkee Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · (benefield Br) · Structure no. 003113

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
505
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 87 over Wehadkee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 87 over Wehadkee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2028. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 87
CrossesWehadkee Creek
Location(benefield Br)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2228, -85.3133
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (1990)
Projected traffic700 by 2028
Trucks30%
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 87 over Wehadkee Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 87 over Wehadkee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 87 over Wehadkee Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 87 over Wehadkee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 87 over Wehadkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.