US Bridges

CO RD 29 over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. So. of SR 5 · Structure no. 003071

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 29 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 29 over Unnamed Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 29
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.3 Mi. So. of SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.21976, -87.39026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2015)
Projected traffic445 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 29 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 29 over Unnamed Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 29 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 29 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 29 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.