US Bridges

AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N Hubbertville · Structure no. 004448

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
628
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek 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 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAL-129
CrossesStud Hoss Creek
Location1.8 MI N Hubbertville
RouteState Highway 129
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84718, -87.73422
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2020)
Projected traffic475 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$799,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek built?

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

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

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

About 628 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns AL-129 over Stud Hoss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.