US Bridges

SR15/US29 over Tan Yard Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Town of Lanett · Structure no. 008500

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15/US29 over Tan Yard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR15/US29 over Tan Yard Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 101 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 18,728 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,219 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15/US29
CrossesTan Yard Creek
LocationTown of Lanett
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86992, -85.18663
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,728 (2022)
Projected traffic26,219 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$755,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15/US29 over Tan Yard Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR15/US29 over Tan Yard 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR15/US29 over Tan Yard Creek carry?

About 18,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR15/US29 over Tan Yard Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns SR15/US29 over Tan Yard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.