US Bridges

FAS 08 CR20 over Boguechitto Creek

GoodPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · CR 20 Lakeland Farm · Structure no. 005512

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 08 CR20 over Boguechitto Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 08 CR20 over Boguechitto Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 08 CR20
CrossesBoguechitto Creek
LocationCR 20 Lakeland Farm
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60623, -87.34761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1993)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 08 CR20 over Boguechitto Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 08 CR20 over Boguechitto 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 08 CR20 over Boguechitto Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 08 CR20 over Boguechitto Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 08 CR20 over Boguechitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.