US Bridges

US 29 over C. of Ga. Rr(aband.)

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · Union Springs · Structure no. 004577

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over C. of Ga. Rr(aband.) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 29 over C. of Ga. Rr(aband.) in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,365 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesC. of Ga. Rr(aband.)
LocationUnion Springs
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13986, -85.71611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,860 (2013)
Projected traffic5,365 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over C. of Ga. Rr(aband.) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over C. of Ga. Rr(aband.) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 over C. of Ga. Rr(aband.) carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over C. of Ga. Rr(aband.)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over C. of Ga. Rr(aband.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.