US Bridges

US 29 MP 52.280 over Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. N. Cov. #70 · Structure no. 002300

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 52.280 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 MP 52.280 over Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,569 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 52.280
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 Mi. N. Cov. #70
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43286, -86.46837
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,820 (2013)
Projected traffic6,569 by 2033
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 52.280 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 MP 52.280 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 MP 52.280 over Branch carry?

About 4,820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 52.280 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 29 MP 52.280 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.