US Bridges

CO 29 over Bellamy Branch

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 8.5KM S Hugley · Structure no. 016756

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 29 over Bellamy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 29 over Bellamy Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO 29
CrossesBellamy Branch
Location8.5KM S Hugley
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35607, -85.22782
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1996)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 29 over Bellamy Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 29 over Bellamy Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO 29 over Bellamy Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is CO 29 over Bellamy Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CO 29 over Bellamy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.