US Bridges

CO RD 30 over Bell Branch

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · Stafford · Structure no. 000602

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,690
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 30 over Bell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 30 over Bell Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 4,690 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 30
CrossesBell Branch
LocationStafford
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43985, -88.23854
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,690 (1998)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2034
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 30 over Bell Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 30 over Bell Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 30 over Bell Branch carry?

About 4,690 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 30 over Bell Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 30 over Bell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.