US Bridges

29th Street over 29th Street Drainage

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W Moody Swamp Road · Structure no. 011805

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,752
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Street over 29th Street Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 29th Street over 29th Street Drainage in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,752 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries29th Street
Crosses29th Street Drainage
Location0.8 MI W Moody Swamp Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18648, -87.5885
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,752 (2001)
Projected traffic7,960 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29th Street over 29th Street Drainage built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Street over 29th Street Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 29th Street over 29th Street Drainage carry?

About 4,752 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 29th Street over 29th Street Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 29th Street over 29th Street Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.