US Bridges

Skitter Rd. CR159 over Bogoechitto Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · Skitter RD Hamburg · Structure no. 013821

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skitter Rd. CR159 over Bogoechitto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Skitter Rd. CR159 over Bogoechitto Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSkitter Rd. CR159
CrossesBogoechitto Creek
LocationSkitter RD Hamburg
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53333, -87.3
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1993)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skitter Rd. CR159 over Bogoechitto Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Skitter Rd. CR159 over Bogoechitto 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 Skitter Rd. CR159 over Bogoechitto Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Skitter Rd. CR159 over Bogoechitto Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Skitter Rd. CR159 over Bogoechitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.