US Bridges

CO RD No 16 over Boggy Branch

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Reeds Chapel · Structure no. 007670

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 16 over Boggy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 16 over Boggy Branch in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 16
CrossesBoggy Branch
LocationReeds Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27207, -88.05907
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (1992)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 16 over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 16 over Boggy Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 16 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 16 over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD No 16 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.