US Bridges

Co. 1529 over Tributary to Osnippa

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi. East of Cusseta · Structure no. 018329

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1529 over Tributary to Osnippa is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1529 over Tributary to Osnippa in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCo. 1529
CrossesTributary to Osnippa
Location3.0 Mi. East of Cusseta
RouteCounty Highway 529
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7825, -85.25472
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2010)
Projected traffic52 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1529 over Tributary to Osnippa built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1529 over Tributary to Osnippa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 1529 over Tributary to Osnippa carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co. 1529 over Tributary to Osnippa?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1529 over Tributary to Osnippa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.