US Bridges

CO Rt 30 over Branch

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · .5 MI West Fairnelson · Structure no. 004608

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 30 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 30 over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Rt 30
CrossesBranch
Location.5 MI West Fairnelson
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56186, -87.08301
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1995)
Projected traffic432 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$449,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 30 over Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 30 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 30 over Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 30 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.