US Bridges

Cord 30 over Roiley Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · Cord 30 by Pac · Structure no. 019665

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,144
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord 30 over Roiley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cord 30 over Roiley Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,250 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCord 30
CrossesRoiley Creek
LocationCord 30 by Pac
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58452, -87.25727
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,144 (2007)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cord 30 over Roiley Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cord 30 over Roiley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cord 30 over Roiley Creek carry?

About 1,144 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Cord 30 over Roiley Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cord 30 over Roiley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.