US Bridges

CO RD 129 over Trussell Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Macedonia Church · Structure no. 012562

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
327
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 129 over Trussell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 129 over Trussell Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 129
CrossesTrussell Creek
Location1.5 MI N Macedonia Church
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86564, -88.03485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (1995)
Projected traffic372 by 2031
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 129 over Trussell Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 129 over Trussell 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 129 over Trussell Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 129 over Trussell Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 129 over Trussell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.