US Bridges

US 29 MP 70.029 over Bushy Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N JCT SR 106 · Structure no. 016600

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 70.029 over Bushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 MP 70.029 over Bushy Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 70.029
CrossesBushy Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT SR 106
RouteState Highway 15
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56715, -86.29182
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 70.029 over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 MP 70.029 over Bushy 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 70.029 over Bushy Creek carry?

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

How long is US 29 MP 70.029 over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 29 MP 70.029 over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.