US Bridges

CR # 30 over Trib to Soapstone Ck

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.1 MI W CR #7 · Structure no. 004349

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 30 over Trib to Soapstone Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 30 over Trib to Soapstone Ck 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR # 30
CrossesTrib to Soapstone Ck
Location1.1 MI W CR #7
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26816, -86.91375
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2012)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 30 over Trib to Soapstone Ck built?

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

What condition is CR # 30 over Trib to Soapstone Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 30 over Trib to Soapstone Ck carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR # 30 over Trib to Soapstone Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR # 30 over Trib to Soapstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.