US Bridges

Blue Bird RD over Bogue Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. S. Co. Rd. 30 · Structure no. 006870

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Bird RD over Bogue Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blue Bird RD over Bogue Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Bird RD
CrossesBogue Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Co. Rd. 30
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86939, -88.06434
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1995)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Bird RD over Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Bird RD over Bogue 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Blue Bird RD over Bogue Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Blue Bird RD over Bogue Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Bird RD over Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.