US Bridges

Co. Rd. 30 over Tindall Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles S.W. of Malvern · Structure no. 017837

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 30 over Tindall Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Co. Rd. 30 over Tindall Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 742 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 30
CrossesTindall Branch
Location1.5 Miles S.W. of Malvern
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10412, -85.54634
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2025)
Projected traffic742 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 30 over Tindall Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 30 over Tindall Branch 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 Tindall Branch carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 30 over Tindall Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 30 over Tindall Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.