US Bridges

County Route 29 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.05 Mi.N.Old TEXASLT.1MI · Structure no. 005892

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Turkey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 29 over Turkey Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.05 Mi.N.Old TEXASLT.1MI
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80232, -86.98899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1993)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$190,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 29 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is County Route 29 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.