US Bridges

County 29 over Branch

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · .1 MI S W Trio CO.29 · Structure no. 009685

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 29 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County 29 over Branch in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

CarriesCounty 29
CrossesBranch
Location.1 MI S W Trio CO.29
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91106, -87.02778
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic262 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$539,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 29 over Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 29 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County 29 over Branch carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County 29 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County 29 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.