US Bridges

US 29 MP 63.897 over Wolfpit Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. N. of Dozier · Structure no. 001687

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 63.897 over Wolfpit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 MP 63.897 over Wolfpit Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 101 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 63.897
CrossesWolfpit Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Dozier
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50056, -86.36089
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2013)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2033
Trucks13%
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$341,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 63.897 over Wolfpit Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is US 29 MP 63.897 over Wolfpit Creek 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 US 29 MP 63.897 over Wolfpit Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 63.897 over Wolfpit Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 29 MP 63.897 over Wolfpit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.