US Bridges

County Road 129 over Pool Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1 Mile S CR 343 Intrst · Structure no. 020228

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 129 over Pool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 129 over Pool Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 129
CrossesPool Creek
Location1 Mile S CR 343 Intrst
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.52306, -87.47744
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2010)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$319,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 129 over Pool Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 129 over Pool 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 129 over Pool Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road 129 over Pool Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 129 over Pool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.