US Bridges

CO Rt 29 over Stream

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E JCT CO Rt 121A · Structure no. 010023

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 29 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 29 over Stream in Lawrence 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 29
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI E JCT CO Rt 121A
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44126, -87.45525
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1992)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 29 over Stream built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 29 over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 29 over Stream carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 29 over Stream?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 29 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.