US 29 MP 61.252 over Searight Branch
FairCrenshaw County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi.N.Of CO.63 · Structure no. 001743
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 MP 61.252 over Searight Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 MP 61.252 over Searight Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 MP 61.252 over Searight Branch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 29 MP 61.252 over Searight 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 61.252 over Searight Branch carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 29 MP 61.252 over Searight Branch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 MP 61.252 over Searight Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.