US Bridges

CO 129 over Mill Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · Poyner DR Phenix City · Structure no. 013378

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 129 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 129 over Mill Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 129
CrossesMill Creek
LocationPoyner DR Phenix City
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48784, -85.05875
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (1983)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$540,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 129 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 129 over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO 129 over Mill Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 129 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO 129 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.