US Bridges

CR # 178 over Bogue Chitto Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.4 MI W SR 80 · Structure no. 011769

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 178 over Bogue Chitto Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 178 over Bogue Chitto Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 178
CrossesBogue Chitto Creek
Location2.4 MI W SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46426, -87.32473
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$498,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 178 over Bogue Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR # 178 over Bogue Chitto 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 178 over Bogue Chitto Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 178 over Bogue Chitto Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 178 over Bogue Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.