US Bridges

Couunty 29 South over Tributary to Sandy Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 6 MI S E. of Evergreen · Structure no. 018242

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Couunty 29 South over Tributary to Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Couunty 29 South over Tributary to Sandy Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCouunty 29 South
CrossesTributary to Sandy Creek
Location6 MI S E. of Evergreen
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36774, -86.9323
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2002)
Projected traffic520 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$898,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Couunty 29 South over Tributary to Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Couunty 29 South over Tributary to Sandy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Couunty 29 South over Tributary to Sandy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Couunty 29 South over Tributary to Sandy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Couunty 29 South over Tributary to Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.