US Bridges

County Road 29 over Cowpen Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br Culv on FAS 22 · Structure no. 016224

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 29 over Cowpen Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesCowpen Creek
LocationRc Br Culv on FAS 22
RouteCounty Highway B0029
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65066, -85.32134
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2021)
Projected traffic610 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$807,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over Cowpen 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 29 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.