US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Bogueloosa Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.1 MI W Int Rt 282 * 61 · Structure no. 015256

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Bogueloosa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 9 over Bogueloosa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2038. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesBogueloosa Creek
Location1.1 MI W Int Rt 282 * 61
RouteCounty Highway 282
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91319, -88.30116
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (1996)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Bogueloosa Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Bogueloosa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Bogueloosa Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Bogueloosa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.