CO RD 429 over South Fork Blackoak Crk
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · .5MI N Moores X RDST7SR7E · Structure no. 000656
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 429 over South Fork Blackoak Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 429 over South Fork Blackoak Crk in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 429 over South Fork Blackoak Crk built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 429 over South Fork Blackoak Crk 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 429 over South Fork Blackoak Crk carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is CO RD 429 over South Fork Blackoak Crk?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 429 over South Fork Blackoak Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.