US Bridges

US29 over Parkerson Mill Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · .6 MI S JCT I85 · Structure no. 018868

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,430
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 over Parkerson Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 over Parkerson Mill Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,940 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29
CrossesParkerson Mill Creek
Location.6 MI S JCT I85
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55228, -85.50978
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,430 (2013)
Projected traffic16,940 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US29 over Parkerson Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 over Parkerson Mill Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US29 over Parkerson Mill Creek carry?

About 12,430 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US29 over Parkerson Mill Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US29 over Parkerson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.