US Bridges

CO Road 30 over Long Branch

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.5MI W Lyeffion · Structure no. 020769

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 30 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Road 30 over Long Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Road 30
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.5MI W Lyeffion
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55168, -86.99942
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2013)
Projected traffic143 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$562,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 30 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 30 over Long 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Road 30 over Long Branch carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 30 over Long Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 30 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.