US Bridges

CR-29 over Ditch Branch

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.41 Mi. N. CR-41 · Structure no. 013311

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-29 over Ditch Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-29 over Ditch Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-29
CrossesDitch Branch
Location0.41 Mi. N. CR-41
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03133, -86.30954
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2021)
Projected traffic820 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-29 over Ditch Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-29 over Ditch Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-29 over Ditch Branch carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-29 over Ditch Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-29 over Ditch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.