US Bridges

US 29 * US 80 over Osceola Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · In Tuskegee · Structure no. 016305

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 * US 80 over Osceola Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 29 * US 80 over Osceola Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,983 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 * US 80
CrossesOsceola Creek
LocationIn Tuskegee
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44167, -85.65833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2013)
Projected traffic6,983 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$996,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 * US 80 over Osceola Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 * US 80 over Osceola 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 * US 80 over Osceola Creek carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 29 * US 80 over Osceola Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 * US 80 over Osceola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.