US Bridges

FAS 03 Dickey RD over Rel Boguechitto Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · Dickey RD CR12 · Structure no. 014704

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 03 Dickey RD over Rel Boguechitto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 03 Dickey RD over Rel Boguechitto Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 03 Dickey RD
CrossesRel Boguechitto Creek
LocationDickey RD CR12
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51975, -87.30603
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 03 Dickey RD over Rel Boguechitto Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAS 03 Dickey RD over Rel 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 03 Dickey RD over Rel Boguechitto Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 03 Dickey RD over Rel 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 FAS 03 Dickey RD over Rel Boguechitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.