US Bridges

CR # 30 over Soapstone Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E SR 41 · Structure no. 004348

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 30 over Soapstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR # 30 over Soapstone Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 30
CrossesSoapstone Creek
Location3.5 MI E SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26961, -86.93235
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$794,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 30 over Soapstone Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 30 over Soapstone 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR # 30 over Soapstone Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR # 30 over Soapstone Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 30 over Soapstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.