US Bridges

#29/FRANCONIA Rd. over Pucket Branch

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.3 MI South St. RT#17 · Structure no. 013637

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

#29/FRANCONIA Rd. over Pucket Branch is a concrete culvert carrying #29/FRANCONIA Rd. over Pucket Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries#29/FRANCONIA Rd.
CrossesPucket Branch
Location0.3 MI South St. RT#17
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24957, -88.09556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1998)
Projected traffic225 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$264,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was #29/FRANCONIA Rd. over Pucket Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is #29/FRANCONIA Rd. over Pucket Branch 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 #29/FRANCONIA Rd. over Pucket Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is #29/FRANCONIA Rd. over Pucket Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns #29/FRANCONIA Rd. over Pucket Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.