US Bridges

Cr. 30 over Branch of Long Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. NW Providence · Structure no. 015173

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 30 over Branch of Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 30 over Branch of Long Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCr. 30
CrossesBranch of Long Creek
Location2.0 Mi. NW Providence
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73508, -86.8541
Functional classRural Local

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic28 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks25%
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$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 30 over Branch of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 30 over Branch of Long 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 Branch of Long Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 30 over Branch of Long Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 30 over Branch of Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.