US Bridges

County Road #9 over Trib. to Bogue Chitto Ck

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Choctaw County, Alabama · 1 Mile West of C.R. #24 · Structure no. 017180

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road #9 over Trib. to Bogue Chitto Ck is a concrete culvert carrying County Road #9 over Trib. to Bogue Chitto Ck in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 74 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #9
CrossesTrib. to Bogue Chitto Ck
Location1 Mile West of C.R. #24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12667, -88.33333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (1998)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2036
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #9 over Trib. to Bogue Chitto Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Road #9 over Trib. to Bogue Chitto Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road #9 over Trib. to Bogue Chitto Ck carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road #9 over Trib. to Bogue Chitto Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #9 over Trib. to Bogue Chitto Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.