US Bridges

County Rt 30 over Turkey Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 6.1 MI E US 43 · Structure no. 017398

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 30 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 30 over Turkey Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 30
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.1 MI E US 43
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.11984, -87.67905
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 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (1999)
Projected traffic680 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$791,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 30 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 30 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 30 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 30 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Rt 30 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.