US Bridges

County Road 29 N. over Sepulga River

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 6 Mi. North of Owassa · Structure no. 018244

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 N. over Sepulga River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 29 N. over Sepulga River 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 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29 N.
CrossesSepulga River
Location6 Mi. North of Owassa
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58117, -86.91692
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2002)
Projected traffic578 by 2034
Trucks10%
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 N. over Sepulga River built?

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

What condition is County Road 29 N. over Sepulga River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 29 N. over Sepulga River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 N. over Sepulga River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 N. over Sepulga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.