US Bridges

County Road 30 over Murder Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1 Mi. E. Fairnelson · Structure no. 013939

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Murder Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 30 over Murder Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 537 by 2034. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesMurder Creek
Location1 Mi. E. Fairnelson
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56267, -87.06317
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1995)
Projected traffic537 by 2034
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Murder 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over Murder Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 30 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.