US Bridges

US29 / SR15 over Halawakee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 4.2 Mi. N JCT I85 · Structure no. 019793

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 / SR15 over Halawakee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 / SR15 over Halawakee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,014 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29 / SR15
CrossesHalawakee Creek
Location4.2 Mi. N JCT I85
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69742, -85.26731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,880 (2013)
Projected traffic8,014 by 2033
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US29 / SR15 over Halawakee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 / SR15 over Halawakee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US29 / SR15 over Halawakee Creek carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US29 / SR15 over Halawakee Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US29 / SR15 over Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.