US Bridges

US 29 MP 32.078 over Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. SR 137 · Structure no. 011896

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 32.078 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 MP 32.078 over Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 96 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 32.078
CrossesBranch
Location2 Mi. S. SR 137
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16529, -86.6066
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2013)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2033
Trucks24%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$464,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 32.078 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 29 MP 32.078 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 32.078 over Branch carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 32.078 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 29 MP 32.078 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.