US Bridges

County Road 29 over Brush Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · North Perry · Structure no. 019170

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 29 over Brush Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationNorth Perry
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78242, -87.40188
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2004)
Projected traffic455 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over Brush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Brush Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 29 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.