US Bridges

CR # 29 over Tribute to Chaney Ck

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N CR 3 · Structure no. 009686

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 29 over Tribute to Chaney Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 29 over Tribute to Chaney Ck in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR # 29
CrossesTribute to Chaney Ck
Location2.5 MI N CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38177, -87.25557
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (22 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 traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$992,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 29 over Tribute to Chaney Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 29 over Tribute to Chaney Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 29 over Tribute to Chaney Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR # 29 over Tribute to Chaney Ck?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR # 29 over Tribute to Chaney Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.