US Bridges

CO Rt 30 over Huddon Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1 MI E Int SR 17 · Structure no. 010140

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 30 over Huddon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 30 over Huddon Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 88 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Rt 30
CrossesHuddon Creek
Location1 MI E Int SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87986, -87.65103
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1989)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 30 over Huddon Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CO Rt 30 over Huddon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 30 over Huddon Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 30 over Huddon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 30 over Huddon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.