US Bridges

CO Rt 29 over Tiggett Mill Ck.

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 10MI North Owassa · Structure no. 003238

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 29 over Tiggett Mill Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 29 over Tiggett Mill Ck. in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 29
CrossesTiggett Mill Ck.
Location10MI North Owassa
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64304, -86.93325
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1995)
Projected traffic347 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$355,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 29 over Tiggett Mill Ck. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 29 over Tiggett Mill Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 29 over Tiggett Mill Ck. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 29 over Tiggett Mill Ck.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 29 over Tiggett Mill Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.