US Bridges

Co. Rt. 30 over Little Bassett Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.21 Mi.E Dickinson · Structure no. 003241

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 30 over Little Bassett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 30 over Little Bassett Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesCo. Rt. 30
CrossesLittle Bassett Creek
Location1.21 Mi.E Dickinson
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.76691, -87.69252
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1995)
Projected traffic675 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 30 over Little Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 30 over Little Bassett 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 30 over Little Bassett Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 30 over Little Bassett Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 30 over Little Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.