US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Boguelechitto Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S Int Al 10 * 160 · Structure no. 010623

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
890
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Boguelechitto Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 9 over Boguelechitto Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2038. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesBoguelechitto Creek
Location0.7 MI S Int Al 10 * 160
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.16122, -88.29479
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (1996)
Projected traffic876 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Boguelechitto Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Boguelechitto 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Boguelechitto Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Boguelechitto Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Boguelechitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.