US Bridges

CO RD 78 over Boligee Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N US 11 at Fowler · Structure no. 008649

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
156
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 78 over Boligee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 78 over Boligee Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 78
CrossesBoligee Creek
Location0.5 MI N US 11 at Fowler
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7331, -88.0675
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (1995)
Projected traffic180 by 2030
Trucks15%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 78 over Boligee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 78 over Boligee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 78 over Boligee Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 78 over Boligee Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 78 over Boligee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.