US Bridges

County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. N. of Hoggleville · Structure no. 010022

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
Crosses5 Mile Creek
Location2.1 Mi. N. of Hoggleville
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87387, -87.5087
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over 5 Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.