US Bridges

CO 30 over Little Lost Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · Between CR10 * CR49 · Structure no. 019131

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 30 over Little Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 30 over Little Lost Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 30
CrossesLittle Lost Creek
LocationBetween CR10 * CR49
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55016, -85.35549
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2004)
Projected traffic325 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 30 over Little Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 30 over Little Lost 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO 30 over Little Lost Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CO 30 over Little Lost Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO 30 over Little Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.