US Bridges

US 29 MP 71.628 over Dry Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · S City Limits Brantley · Structure no. 016491

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 71.628 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 MP 71.628 over Dry Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,489 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 29 MP 71.628
CrossesDry Creek
LocationS City Limits Brantley
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58098, -86.27192
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2013)
Projected traffic3,489 by 2033
Trucks14%
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 71.628 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 MP 71.628 over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 MP 71.628 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 71.628 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 MP 71.628 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.