US Bridges

CR 29 over Stewart Head Crk

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St. Clair County, Alabama · 1.4 MI S JCT Al 174 · Structure no. 020097

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,812
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over Stewart Head Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 29 over Stewart Head Crk in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,812 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,261 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 29
CrossesStewart Head Crk
Location1.4 MI S JCT Al 174
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61708, -86.31565
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,812 (2008)
Projected traffic4,261 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$803,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29 over Stewart Head Crk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29 over Stewart Head Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 29 over Stewart Head Crk carry?

About 2,812 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 29 over Stewart Head Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over Stewart Head Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.