US Bridges

CO Rt 30 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.3 MI W JCT CR 17 · Structure no. 005893

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 30 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 30 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 30
CrossesBranch
Location2.3 MI W JCT CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67748, -86.1585
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1989)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 30 over Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 30 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 30 over Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 30 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 30 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.