US Bridges

CR30 Sacp 326 F over CR30 Mulberry Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR30 1 MI NW Mt Nebo Ch · Structure no. 007571

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR30 Sacp 326 F over CR30 Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR30 Sacp 326 F over CR30 Mulberry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR30 Sacp 326 F
CrossesCR30 Mulberry Creek
LocationCR30 1 MI NW Mt Nebo Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7849, -86.74701
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1985)
Projected traffic350 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR30 Sacp 326 F over CR30 Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR30 Sacp 326 F over CR30 Mulberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR30 Sacp 326 F over CR30 Mulberry Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR30 Sacp 326 F over CR30 Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR30 Sacp 326 F over CR30 Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.