US Bridges

Buyck RD (co. 429) over Dunlap Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · SEC16 T26N R18E · Structure no. 011735

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buyck RD (co. 429) over Dunlap Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Buyck RD (co. 429) over Dunlap Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuyck RD (co. 429)
CrossesDunlap Creek
LocationSEC16 T26N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.72167, -86.275
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$776,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buyck RD (co. 429) over Dunlap Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Buyck RD (co. 429) over Dunlap 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buyck RD (co. 429) over Dunlap Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Buyck RD (co. 429) over Dunlap Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buyck RD (co. 429) over Dunlap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.