US Bridges

CO RD 81 over Boligee Canal

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N Boligee · Structure no. 019777

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 81 over Boligee Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 81 over Boligee Canal in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 81
CrossesBoligee Canal
Location0.6 MI N Boligee
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76333, -88.03
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2000)
Projected traffic360 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 81 over Boligee Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 81 over Boligee Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 81 over Boligee Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is CO RD 81 over Boligee Canal?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 81 over Boligee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.