County Rt #30 over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · 5.2 MI East of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 000779
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 176 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt #30 over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt #30 over Bear Creek 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2034. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 24 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Rt #30 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt #30 over Bear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Rt #30 over Bear Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Rt #30 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt #30 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.