County Road 30 over New River

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Alabama · 3 Miles North of US78 · Structure no. 005696

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected March 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 186 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 275; 2001 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over New River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 30 over New River in Marion 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30

CrossesNew River

Location3 Miles North of US78

RouteCounty Highway 30

CountyMarion County

StateAlabama

Coordinates33.97323, -87.67786

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionMarch 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating41.9 US tons

Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1 (+4 approach)

Design loadH 15

Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)

Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)

Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2001)

Projected traffic637 by 2035

Trucks25%

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over New River built?

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

What condition is County Road 30 over New River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over New River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over New River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.