US Bridges

US 29 over Conecuh River

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 1.4 MI S CO RD 53 · Structure no. 013916

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,090 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Conecuh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Conecuh River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2041. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesConecuh River
Location1.4 MI S CO RD 53
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16416, -86.80018
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,090 ft (332.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2021)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$11.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Conecuh River built?

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

What condition is US 29 over Conecuh River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 over Conecuh River carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.