US Bridges

US 29 over Conecuh River

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 4.2 Mi.N.Of Al 239 · Structure no. 013606

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Conecuh River is a concrete channel beam carrying US 29 over Conecuh River in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,961 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesConecuh River
Location4.2 Mi.N.Of Al 239
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12733, -85.71355
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2013)
Projected traffic3,961 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Conecuh River 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 Conecuh River carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.