US Bridges

Jackson Military R over Bogue Creek

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · .1 Mi. S. Mulberry Spring · Structure no. 020507

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Military R over Bogue Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jackson Military R over Bogue Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Military R
CrossesBogue Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. Mulberry Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86703, -88.10438
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2011)
Projected traffic87 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$932,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Military R over Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Military R over Bogue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Military R over Bogue Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jackson Military R over Bogue Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Military R over Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.