US Bridges

US 29 over 4th Conecuh River Relief

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N CO RD 53 · Structure no. 013920

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over 4th Conecuh River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over 4th 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 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 29
Crosses4th Conecuh River Relief
Location0.2 MI N CO RD 53
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15946, -86.78124
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2021)
Projected traffic1,253 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over 4th Conecuh River Relief built?

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

What condition is US 29 over 4th Conecuh River Relief 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 4th Conecuh River Relief carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over 4th Conecuh River Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over 4th Conecuh River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.