US Bridges

CO RD 18 over Bogueloosa Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 2.3MI W Int AL17 * RT120 · Structure no. 016833

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
328
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 18 over Bogueloosa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 18 over Bogueloosa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 18
CrossesBogueloosa Creek
Location2.3MI W Int AL17 * RT120
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98757, -88.33136
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (1996)
Projected traffic468 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 18 over Bogueloosa Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 18 over Bogueloosa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 18 over Bogueloosa Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 18 over Bogueloosa Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 18 over Bogueloosa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.