US Bridges

CR # 29 over Dry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 3.8 MI N CR 3 · Structure no. 010959

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 29 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 29 over Dry Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR # 29
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.8 MI N CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39746, -87.25026
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$301,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 29 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 29 over Dry Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 29 over Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 29 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR # 29 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.