US Bridges

US 29 MP 540.840 over Bay Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · 0.7 Miles N Co.Rd. 17 · Structure no. 015877

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 540.840 over Bay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 MP 540.840 over Bay Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,656 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 540.840
CrossesBay Branch
Location0.7 Miles N Co.Rd. 17
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2781, -86.4845
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic4,150 (2013)
Projected traffic5,656 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 540.840 over Bay Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 29 MP 540.840 over Bay 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 540.840 over Bay Branch carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 540.840 over Bay Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 29 MP 540.840 over Bay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.