US Bridges

US 29 MP 70.995 over Possum Branch

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. N. SR 106 · Structure no. 001685

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 70.995 over Possum Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 MP 70.995 over Possum Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 102 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 70.995
CrossesPossum Branch
Location1.4 Mi. N. SR 106
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.57762, -86.28157
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 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 traffic1,980 (2013)
Projected traffic2,698 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 70.995 over Possum Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is US 29 MP 70.995 over Possum Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 MP 70.995 over Possum Branch carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 70.995 over Possum Branch?

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

Who owns US 29 MP 70.995 over Possum Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.