US Bridges

CO RD 29 over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 4.2 MI N SR 83 · Structure no. 006805

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 29 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 29 over I-65 in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,958 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO RD 29
CrossesI-65
Location4.2 MI N SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50635, -86.9232
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,306 (2023)
Projected traffic1,958 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 29 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 29 over I-65 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 29 over I-65 carry?

About 1,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 29 over I-65?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 29 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.