US Bridges

County Road 30 over Dry Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. E. of Wedge Worth · Structure no. 015008

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 30 over Dry Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Wedge Worth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80167, -87.75333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$516,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 30 over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over Dry Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.