US Bridges

US 29 over Crossway Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S CO RD 69 · Structure no. 014537

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Crossway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Crossway Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesCrossway Creek
Location0.1 MI S CO RD 69
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14959, -86.8955
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2021)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Crossway Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Crossway 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 Crossway Creek carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Crossway Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 29 over Crossway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.