US Bridges

CO Rt 30 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.2 MI W SR 79 · Structure no. 007000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 30 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 30 over Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 30
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI W SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69454, -86.12061
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1989)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 30 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 30 over Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 30 over Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 30 over Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 30 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.