US Bridges

US 29 over Double Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi.N.Of Pike CO Line · Structure no. 010001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Double Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 over Double Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesDouble Creek
Location2.3 Mi.N.Of Pike CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90546, -85.70054
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2013)
Projected traffic987 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Double Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Double 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 over Double Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Double Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Double Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.