US Bridges

CO.RD.29 over Dry Branch

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Wadsworth Farms · Structure no. 006248

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.29 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.29 over Dry Branch in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 581 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO.RD.29
CrossesDry Branch
LocationWadsworth Farms
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41177, -86.51215
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2003)
Projected traffic962 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$353,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.29 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.29 over Dry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.29 over Dry Branch carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.29 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.29 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.