CO RD 30 over Burdine Creek
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · 2.2 MI E Ethelsville · Structure no. 000604
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,270
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 30 over Burdine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 30 over Burdine Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,730 by 2034. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 30 over Burdine Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 30 over Burdine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 30 over Burdine Creek carry?
About 4,270 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 30 over Burdine Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 30 over Burdine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.