US Bridges

CR 87 over Little Tall. River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · (muckfau)n of Graham · Structure no. 007778

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
439 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87 over Little Tall. River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 87 over Little Tall. River in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2030. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 87
CrossesLittle Tall. River
Location(muckfau)n of Graham
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4946, -85.3379
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (1991)
Projected traffic427 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 87 over Little Tall. River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87 over Little Tall. River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 87 over Little Tall. River carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 87 over Little Tall. River?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87 over Little Tall. River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.