US Bridges

County Road 30 over Blue Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Bodiford Pool Rd. · Structure no. 007703

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Blue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 30 over Blue Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesBlue Creek
LocationBodiford Pool Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84709, -86.21229
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2008)
Projected traffic372 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Blue 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 Blue Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.