US Bridges

CO.299 over Osanippa Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2.6MI.N.E.CUSSETA · Structure no. 009191

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
133 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,895
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.299 over Osanippa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.299 over Osanippa Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,895 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,302 by 2037. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.299
CrossesOsanippa Creek
Location2.6MI.N.E.CUSSETA
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79889, -85.26083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,895 (2012)
Projected traffic4,302 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.299 over Osanippa Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.299 over Osanippa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CO.299 over Osanippa Creek carry?

About 2,895 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO.299 over Osanippa Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO.299 over Osanippa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.