US Bridges

CO RD No 29 over Williams Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 3 Miles No of Hamilton · Structure no. 005376

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 29 over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 29 over Williams Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD No 29
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location3 Miles No of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18206, -87.98406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2001)
Projected traffic206 by 2036
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$746,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 29 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 29 over Williams 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 29 over Williams Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 29 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 29 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.