US Bridges

US 29 over 1st Conecuh River Relief

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1 MI S CO RD 53 · Structure no. 013917

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
408 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over 1st Conecuh River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over 1st Conecuh River Relief 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2041. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 29
Crosses1st Conecuh River Relief
Location1 MI S CO RD 53
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16226, -86.79391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over 1st Conecuh River Relief built?

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

What condition is US 29 over 1st Conecuh River Relief 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 1st Conecuh River Relief carry?

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

How long is US 29 over 1st Conecuh River Relief?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over 1st Conecuh River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.