US Bridges

US 29 over Cubahatchee Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 2.6 Mi. N. of US 82 JCT · Structure no. 014321

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Cubahatchee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 29 over Cubahatchee Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 99 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,558 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesCubahatchee Creek
Location2.6 Mi. N. of US 82 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17752, -85.70823
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,560 (2013)
Projected traffic3,558 by 2033
Trucks7%
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$520,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Cubahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 29 over Cubahatchee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 over Cubahatchee Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Cubahatchee Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 29 over Cubahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.