US Bridges

US 29 MP 164.537 over Conecuh River

Good

Pike County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. W. of Troy · Structure no. 012764

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
939 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 164.537 over Conecuh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 MP 164.537 over Conecuh River in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,090 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,629 by 2033. The structure is 939 ft (286.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 29 MP 164.537
CrossesConecuh River
Location3.5 Mi. W. of Troy
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.804, -86.04823
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length939 ft (286.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,090 (2013)
Projected traffic6,629 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 164.537 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 MP 164.537 over Conecuh River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 MP 164.537 over Conecuh River carry?

About 5,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 164.537 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 939 ft (286.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 MP 164.537 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.