US Bridges

County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek Trib.

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. W. of Ingram · Structure no. 012171

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. in Hale 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
Crosses5 Mile Creek Trib.
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Ingram
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87167, -87.54333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1987)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$811,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek Trib. 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 June 2024.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek Trib.?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over 5 Mile Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.