US Bridges

US 29 over Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 11MINOFFORTDAVIS · Structure no. 000389

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 29 over Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,394 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesBranch
Location11MINOFFORTDAVIS
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3909, -85.6616
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2013)
Projected traffic3,394 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 29 over Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 over Branch carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 29 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.