US Bridges

County Road 30 over Cane Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3 Mi. N.W. of Evergreen · Structure no. 018241

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
612
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 30 over Cane Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesCane Creek
Location3 Mi. N.W. of Evergreen
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47893, -86.97571
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (1995)
Projected traffic782 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Cane 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 October 2024.

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

About 612 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.