US Bridges

CO Rt 30 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.5 E of Berry · Structure no. 004021

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 30 over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 30 over Little Cedar Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO Rt 30
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location1.5 E of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66587, -87.58025
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1996)
Projected traffic125 by 2030
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$931,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 30 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 30 over Little Cedar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 30 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 30 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 30 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.