US Bridges

US 29 MP 70.308 over Bushy Creek Relief

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi.N. SR 106 · Structure no. 001747

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 70.308 over Bushy Creek Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 MP 70.308 over Bushy Creek Relief 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 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 70.308
CrossesBushy Creek Relief
Location0.7 Mi.N. SR 106
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56997, -86.28902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$838,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 70.308 over Bushy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 MP 70.308 over Bushy Creek Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 MP 70.308 over Bushy Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US 29 MP 70.308 over Bushy Creek Relief?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 MP 70.308 over Bushy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.