US Bridges

AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · Hubbertville · Structure no. 004447

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek Branch in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,154 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-129
CrossesStud Hoss Creek Branch
LocationHubbertville
RouteState Highway 129
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.828, -87.7442
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2020)
Projected traffic1,154 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek Branch carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.