US Bridges

Co. 299 over Little Osanippa Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. W. Huguley · Structure no. 013146

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,895
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 299 over Little Osanippa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 299 over Little Osanippa Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 61 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 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCo. 299
CrossesLittle Osanippa Creek
Location2 Mi. S. W. Huguley
RouteCounty Highway 299
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80639, -85.24833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 299 over Little Osanippa Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Co. 299 over Little 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 Little Osanippa Creek carry?

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

How long is Co. 299 over Little Osanippa Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 299 over Little Osanippa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.