US Bridges

CO RD 129 over Trussell Ck Relief

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 2.57KM N CO RD 131 · Structure no. 017285

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 129 over Trussell Ck Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 129 over Trussell Ck Relief in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 129
CrossesTrussell Ck Relief
Location2.57KM N CO RD 131
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86197, -88.03342
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1997)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 129 over Trussell Ck Relief built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 129 over Trussell Ck Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 129 over Trussell Ck Relief carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 129 over Trussell Ck Relief?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 129 over Trussell Ck Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.