US Bridges

CO RD 29 over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. North Mixonville. · Structure no. 018245

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 29 over Duck Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 29 over Duck Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 29
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.5 Mi. North Mixonville.
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71119, -86.94854
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1900)
Projected traffic260 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$293,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 29 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 29 over Duck Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 29 over Duck Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1900 count).

How long is CO RD 29 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 29 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.