US Bridges

CO RD 429 over Knakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.4MI NE Pine Hill · Structure no. 011952

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 429 over Knakes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 429 over Knakes Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 429
CrossesKnakes Creek
Location1.4MI NE Pine Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4842, -85.4023
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1997)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 429 over Knakes Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 429 over Knakes 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 CO RD 429 over Knakes Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 429 over Knakes Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 429 over Knakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.