US Bridges

CO Rt No 80 over Chickasaw Bogue

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 1 35 E Al 25 · Structure no. 014935

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt No 80 over Chickasaw Bogue is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt No 80 over Chickasaw Bogue in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt No 80
CrossesChickasaw Bogue
Location1 35 E Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.29626, -87.6071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic400 (1990)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt No 80 over Chickasaw Bogue built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt No 80 over Chickasaw Bogue 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt No 80 over Chickasaw Bogue carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt No 80 over Chickasaw Bogue?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt No 80 over Chickasaw Bogue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.