Skeeter RD CR159 over Boguechitto Creek
PoorPosted for loadPerry County, Alabama · 1.5 Mile East Al 5 · Structure no. 014109
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skeeter RD CR159 over Boguechitto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skeeter RD CR159 over Boguechitto Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skeeter RD CR159 over Boguechitto Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Skeeter RD CR159 over Boguechitto Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Skeeter RD CR159 over Boguechitto Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Skeeter RD CR159 over Boguechitto Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Skeeter RD CR159 over Boguechitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.