US Bridges

CR530 over Mountain Creek.

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR530 2.5 MI NE of Midway · Structure no. 019897

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR530 over Mountain Creek. is a concrete channel beam carrying CR530 over Mountain Creek. in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR530
CrossesMountain Creek.
LocationCR530 2.5 MI NE of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 530
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73788, -86.45127
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2005)
Projected traffic350 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR530 over Mountain Creek. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR530 over Mountain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR530 over Mountain Creek. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR530 over Mountain Creek.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR530 over Mountain Creek.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.