Fikes Ferry CR30 over Branch Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Alabama · 4M East Al 5 in Marion · Structure no. 011547
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fikes Ferry CR30 over Branch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fikes Ferry CR30 over Branch Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 64 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fikes Ferry CR30 over Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Fikes Ferry CR30 over Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fikes Ferry CR30 over Branch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fikes Ferry CR30 over Branch Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fikes Ferry CR30 over Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.