US Bridges

CR 129 C.James Rd. over Bouge Chitto Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · .5M.WEST.AL14.GRAVL .Road · Structure no. 014769

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 129 C.James Rd. over Bouge Chitto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 129 C.James Rd. over Bouge Chitto Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 129 C.James Rd.
CrossesBouge Chitto Creek
Location.5M.WEST.AL14.GRAVL .Road
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65099, -87.3925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1993)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 129 C.James Rd. over Bouge Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 129 C.James Rd. over Bouge Chitto 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 129 C.James Rd. over Bouge Chitto Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 129 C.James Rd. over Bouge Chitto Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 129 C.James Rd. over Bouge Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.