US Bridges

CO Rt 30 over East Brewer Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3 MI N W Lyeffion · Structure no. 002939

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 30 over East Brewer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 30 over East Brewer Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 30
CrossesEast Brewer Creek
Location3 MI N W Lyeffion
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5628, -87.01531
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1995)
Projected traffic532 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 30 over East Brewer Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 30 over East Brewer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 30 over East Brewer Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 30 over East Brewer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 30 over East Brewer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.