Co. Rd. 29 over Blackwater Creek Relief
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · .3MI. West City Limits · Structure no. 010334
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 29 over Blackwater Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 29 over Blackwater Creek Relief in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 29 over Blackwater Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 29 over Blackwater Creek Relief 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 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 29 over Blackwater Creek Relief carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 29 over Blackwater Creek Relief?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 29 over Blackwater Creek Relief?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.