US Bridges

CO RD 30 over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N SR 83 · Structure no. 006803

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 30 over I-65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 30 over I-65 in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 30
CrossesI-65
Location0.7 MI N SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46526, -86.95947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic488 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 30 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 30 over I-65 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 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 30 over I-65 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 30 over I-65?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 30 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.