US Bridges

Co. Rt. 29 over Sizemore Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.71 Mi.Nw Gainstown P.O. · Structure no. 005890

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 29 over Sizemore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 29 over Sizemore Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo. Rt. 29
CrossesSizemore Creek
Location1.71 Mi.Nw Gainstown P.O.
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46, -87.70833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1995)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$657,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 29 over Sizemore Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 29 over Sizemore 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 29 over Sizemore Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 29 over Sizemore Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 29 over Sizemore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.