US Bridges

Cr. 30 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. SW Bush Pond · Structure no. 007974

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 30 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 30 over Rocky Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 30
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.0 Mi. SW Bush Pond
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77782, -86.7519
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 30 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 30 over Rocky 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 30 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 30 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 30 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.