US Bridges

US 29 over Clear Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 3 MI N CO RD 69 · Structure no. 013915

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,599
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Clear Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,398 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesClear Creek
Location3 MI N CO RD 69
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14451, -86.86919
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 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 traffic1,599 (2023)
Projected traffic2,398 by 2043
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Clear 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 29 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 29 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.