US Bridges

CO Rt 38 over Tributary Boguechitto Ck

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · CR 38 · Structure no. 009098

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 38 over Tributary Boguechitto Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 38 over Tributary Boguechitto Ck in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 38
CrossesTributary Boguechitto Ck
LocationCR 38
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55536, -87.33414
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1993)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 38 over Tributary Boguechitto Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 38 over Tributary Boguechitto Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 38 over Tributary Boguechitto Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 38 over Tributary Boguechitto Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 38 over Tributary Boguechitto Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.