CO Rt 29 over Coal Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · 1 MI S CO Rt 26 T9SR6E · Structure no. 011628
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 29 over Coal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 29 over Coal Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rt 29 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 29 over Coal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 29 over Coal Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 29 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 29 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.