US Bridges

CO RD 30 over Branch

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Pickens County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W of Mcshan · Structure no. 001722

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,270
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 30 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 30 over Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,730 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 30
CrossesBranch
Location0.6 MI W of Mcshan
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40177, -88.15199
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,270 (1998)
Projected traffic6,730 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 30 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 30 over 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 Branch carry?

About 4,270 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 30 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 30 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.