US Bridges

County Route 30 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · .03 Mi. E. Peterman · Structure no. 006253

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,124
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 30 over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 30 over Brushy Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 30
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.03 Mi. E. Peterman
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58271, -87.25397
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,124 (2005)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 30 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 30 over Brushy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 30 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,124 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 30 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 30 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.