US Bridges

CO Rt 29 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.5 MI South Everg · Structure no. 003067

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 29 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 29 over Stream in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,363 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesCO Rt 29
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI South Everg
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41068, -86.95498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1995)
Projected traffic1,363 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$262,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 29 over Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 29 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 29 over Stream carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 29 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 29 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.