US Bridges

CO RD 302 over Laurel Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · Gilberts X-Rds T-8 R-7 · Structure no. 016403

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 302 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 302 over Laurel Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 302
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationGilberts X-Rds T-8 R-7
RouteCounty Highway 55S
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35278, -85.92027
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2023)
Projected traffic166 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$155,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 302 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 302 over Laurel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 302 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 302 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 302 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.