US Bridges

County RT.30 over Branch of Turkey Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 5.35 MI E. U.S. 43 · Structure no. 015899

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RT.30 over Branch of Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RT.30 over Branch of Turkey Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RT.30
CrossesBranch of Turkey Creek
Location5.35 MI E. U.S. 43
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.11993, -87.69282
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (1992)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$615,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RT.30 over Branch of Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RT.30 over Branch of Turkey 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RT.30 over Branch of Turkey Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County RT.30 over Branch of Turkey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County RT.30 over Branch of Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.