US Bridges

AL-129 over Musgrove Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · Lawrence Mill · Structure no. 017715

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-129 over Musgrove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-129 over Musgrove Creek in Fayette 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAL-129
CrossesMusgrove Creek
LocationLawrence Mill
RouteState Highway 129
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75425, -87.7924
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2020)
Projected traffic532 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-129 over Musgrove Creek built?

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

What condition is AL-129 over Musgrove Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does AL-129 over Musgrove Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-129 over Musgrove Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-129 over Musgrove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.