US Bridges

Cr. 30 over Panther Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. SE Shacklesville · Structure no. 007975

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 30 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 30 over Panther 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 30
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.5 Mi. SE Shacklesville
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77103, -86.79333
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 30 over Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is Cr. 30 over Panther 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 Panther Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 30 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 30 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.