US Bridges

C.R.61 Leo Plummer over Boguechitto Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · Leo Plummer Rd. · Structure no. 013211

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.61 Leo Plummer over Boguechitto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.R.61 Leo Plummer over Boguechitto Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesC.R.61 Leo Plummer
CrossesBoguechitto Creek
LocationLeo Plummer Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57008, -87.33072
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (1993)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$471,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R.61 Leo Plummer over Boguechitto Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.61 Leo Plummer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C.R.61 Leo Plummer over Boguechitto Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C.R.61 Leo Plummer over Boguechitto Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.61 Leo Plummer over Boguechitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.