US Bridges

US 29 over Gooseneck Branch

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 6.4 MI S CO RD 22 · Structure no. 017835

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Gooseneck Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Gooseneck Branch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesGooseneck Branch
Location6.4 MI S CO RD 22
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08285, -87.02276
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2023)
Projected traffic2,272 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$596,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Gooseneck Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Gooseneck Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 29 over Gooseneck Branch carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Gooseneck Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Gooseneck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.