US Bridges

CO RD 29 over Hog Branch

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi. N US80N/SR8 · Structure no. 008307

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 29 over Hog Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 29 over Hog Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 29
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.9 Mi. N US80N/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39478, -85.82947
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic175 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$690,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 29 over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 29 over Hog 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 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 29 over Hog Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 29 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 29 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.