US Bridges

Co.Rd. 129 over Shoal Creek

FairPosted for load

Autauga County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N. of Al HWY 111 · Structure no. 018439

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 129 over Shoal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co.Rd. 129 over Shoal Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd. 129
CrossesShoal Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Al HWY 111
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66941, -86.41493
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2001)
Projected traffic18 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 129 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 129 over Shoal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 129 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Co.Rd. 129 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 129 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.