US Bridges

0000002946255Z0 over Sweetwater Crk Bnch

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.10 MI NE Al 10 · Structure no. 016486

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0000002946255Z0 over Sweetwater Crk Bnch is a steel culvert carrying 0000002946255Z0 over Sweetwater Crk Bnch in Marengo 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries0000002946255Z0
CrossesSweetwater Crk Bnch
Location1.10 MI NE Al 10
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08234, -87.82396
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$678,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0000002946255Z0 over Sweetwater Crk Bnch built?

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

What condition is 0000002946255Z0 over Sweetwater Crk Bnch 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 2025.

How much traffic does 0000002946255Z0 over Sweetwater Crk Bnch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 0000002946255Z0 over Sweetwater Crk Bnch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 0000002946255Z0 over Sweetwater Crk Bnch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.