US Bridges

County Road 29 over Town Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · Blackburn Bottom · Structure no. 019171

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 29 over Town 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 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesTown Creek
LocationBlackburn Bottom
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71806, -87.34361
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2004)
Projected traffic595 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$861,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 29 over Town 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 July 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Town Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.