US Bridges

County Road 29 over Stinson Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · Cr. 29 Mt. Hope · Structure no. 019238

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Stinson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 29 over Stinson Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesStinson Branch
LocationCr. 29 Mt. Hope
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44, -87.45333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2004)
Projected traffic35 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$638,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Stinson Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over Stinson Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Stinson Branch carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 29 over Stinson Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Stinson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.