US Bridges

CR229 Liveoak Road over CR229 Eiland Branch

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR229 2 Msw Crossroad Sch · Structure no. 016509

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR229 Liveoak Road over CR229 Eiland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR229 Liveoak Road over CR229 Eiland Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 54 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesCR229 Liveoak Road
CrossesCR229 Eiland Branch
LocationCR229 2 Msw Crossroad Sch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86989, -86.73269
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating97.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1999)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$662,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR229 Liveoak Road over CR229 Eiland Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR229 Liveoak Road over CR229 Eiland Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR229 Liveoak Road over CR229 Eiland Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR229 Liveoak Road over CR229 Eiland Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR229 Liveoak Road over CR229 Eiland Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.