US Bridges

County Rt #30 over Hog Branch

PoorPosted for load

Pickens County, Alabama · 4.6 MI E of JCT US #82 · Structure no. 000778

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #30 over Hog Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt #30 over Hog Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Rt #30
CrossesHog Branch
Location4.6 MI E of JCT US #82
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34943, -87.92596
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1998)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$541,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #30 over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #30 over Hog Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt #30 over Hog Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Rt #30 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt #30 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.