US Bridges

US 29 MP 60.032 over Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. N. of CO.27 · Structure no. 002552

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 60.032 over Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 MP 60.032 over Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,344 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 60.032
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 Mi. N. of CO.27
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46417, -86.40777
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2013)
Projected traffic2,344 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 60.032 over Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 MP 60.032 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 60.032 over Branch carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 60.032 over Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 MP 60.032 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.