US Bridges

CO RD 29 over White Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N US HWY 43 · Structure no. 012169

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 29 over White Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 29 over White Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 95% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 29
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.4 MI N US HWY 43
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82167, -87.88667
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (1995)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2032
Trucks95%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$794,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 29 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 29 over White 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 29 over White Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 95% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 29 over White Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 29 over White Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.