US Bridges

US 29 MP 119.148 over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. N. of SR 130 · Structure no. 014213

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 MP 119.148 over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 MP 119.148 over Buckhorn Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 MP 119.148
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N. of SR 130
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84228, -85.75923
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2013)
Projected traffic1,676 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$779,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 MP 119.148 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 MP 119.148 over Buckhorn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 MP 119.148 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 29 MP 119.148 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 29 MP 119.148 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.