US Bridges

CR-29 over Breastworks Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.55 MI S CR-78 · Structure no. 004345

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-29 over Breastworks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-29 over Breastworks Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 761 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-29
CrossesBreastworks Creek
Location0.55 MI S CR-78
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07608, -86.28884
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2022)
Projected traffic837 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$392,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-29 over Breastworks Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-29 over Breastworks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-29 over Breastworks Creek carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-29 over Breastworks Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-29 over Breastworks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.