US Bridges

FAS03 DICKEYRD#3 over Boguechitto Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · Dickey RD CR12 · Structure no. 013845

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS03 DICKEYRD#3 over Boguechitto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS03 DICKEYRD#3 over Boguechitto Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 44 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS03 DICKEYRD#3
CrossesBoguechitto Creek
LocationDickey RD CR12
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51836, -87.30761
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1993)
Projected traffic175 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS03 DICKEYRD#3 over Boguechitto Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FAS03 DICKEYRD#3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS03 DICKEYRD#3 over Boguechitto Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS03 DICKEYRD#3 over Boguechitto Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FAS03 DICKEYRD#3 over Boguechitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.