US Bridges

CO RD 87 over I - 65

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Shelby CO Airport · Structure no. 006487

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 87 over I - 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 87 over I - 65 in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 87
CrossesI - 65
LocationShelby CO Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17334, -86.77833
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2023)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 87 over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 87 over I - 65 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 87 over I - 65 carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 87 over I - 65?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 87 over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.