US Bridges

CR29NEW Salemch RD over CR29YELLOW Leaf Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR29 .4 Mi.Sw Newsalem Ch · Structure no. 006109

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR29NEW Salemch RD over CR29YELLOW Leaf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR29NEW Salemch RD over CR29YELLOW Leaf Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2029. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR29NEW Salemch RD
CrossesCR29YELLOW Leaf Creek
LocationCR29 .4 Mi.Sw Newsalem Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.89747, -86.67889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1985)
Projected traffic750 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR29NEW Salemch RD over CR29YELLOW Leaf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR29NEW Salemch RD over CR29YELLOW Leaf 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR29NEW Salemch RD over CR29YELLOW Leaf Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR29NEW Salemch RD over CR29YELLOW Leaf Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR29NEW Salemch RD over CR29YELLOW Leaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.