US Bridges

U S 29 MP 52.787 over Conecuh River

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 4 MI N Andalusia · Structure no. 016408

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U S 29 MP 52.787 over Conecuh River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U S 29 MP 52.787 over Conecuh River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,569 by 2033. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU S 29 MP 52.787
CrossesConecuh River
Location4 MI N Andalusia
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3995, -86.48002
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U S 29 MP 52.787 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is U S 29 MP 52.787 over Conecuh River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does U S 29 MP 52.787 over Conecuh River carry?

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

How long is U S 29 MP 52.787 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U S 29 MP 52.787 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.