US Bridges

Al 5 over Boguechitto Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT SR 183 · Structure no. 002655

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Boguechitto Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 5 over Boguechitto Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2037. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesBoguechitto Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR 183
RouteState Highway 5
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.59388, -87.34012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2015)
Projected traffic3,218 by 2037
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Boguechitto Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Boguechitto 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Boguechitto Creek carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Boguechitto Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al 5 over Boguechitto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.