US Bridges

Grove ST over Boggy Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Al 53 to CO RD 81 · Structure no. 013980

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove ST over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grove ST over Boggy Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrove ST
CrossesBoggy Creek
LocationAl 53 to CO RD 81
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05339, -85.29424
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (1993)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$719,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove ST over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove ST over Boggy Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grove ST over Boggy Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Grove ST over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Grove ST over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.