US Bridges

US 29 MP 106.702 over CSX R.R.

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. W. Union Hill Ch. · Structure no. 001748

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 106.702 over CSX R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 MP 106.702 over CSX R.R. in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2033. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 106.702
CrossesCSX R.R.
Location0.4 Mi. W. Union Hill Ch.
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83839, -85.93167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2013)
Projected traffic4,061 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 106.702 over CSX R.R. built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 MP 106.702 over CSX R.R. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 MP 106.702 over CSX R.R. carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 106.702 over CSX R.R.?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 MP 106.702 over CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.