US Bridges

CO RD 30 over North River

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.0 MI W of Berry · Structure no. 000609

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 30 over North River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 30 over North River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 30
CrossesNorth River
Location2.0 MI W of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68068, -87.63153
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic165 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$669,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 30 over North River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 30 over North River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 30 over North River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 30 over North River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 30 over North River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.