US Bridges

County Road 53 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.2 MI North of Al 28 · Structure no. 019422

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 53 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesChickasaw Bogue Creek
Location1.2 MI North of Al 28
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27725, -87.60762
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2004)
Projected traffic305 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over Chickasaw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 53 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.