US Bridges

US 29 over Branch

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi.N.Of AL.239 JCT · Structure no. 000499

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,520
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 29 over Branch in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,503 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 Mi.N.Of AL.239 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09417, -85.69195
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,520 (2013)
Projected traffic3,503 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 over Branch carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 29 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.