US Bridges

US 29 over Murder Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.4 MI S E US 31 · Structure no. 013608

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
495 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Murder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Murder Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,782 by 2041. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesMurder Creek
Location0.4 MI S E US 31
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10099, -87.06923
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,188 (2021)
Projected traffic19,782 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Murder 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 over Murder Creek carry?

About 13,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.