US Bridges

SR15 / US29 over Osanippa Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 4 MI N JCT CO RD 70 · Structure no. 019692

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,744
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15 / US29 over Osanippa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR15 / US29 over Osanippa Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 6,744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,441 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15 / US29
CrossesOsanippa Creek
Location4 MI N JCT CO RD 70
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78447, -85.19369
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,744 (2023)
Projected traffic9,441 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15 / US29 over Osanippa Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR15 / US29 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR15 / US29 over Osanippa Creek carry?

About 6,744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR15 / US29 over Osanippa Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR15 / US29 over Osanippa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.