US Bridges

CO Rd. 30 over Wehadkee CR

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Wilson Br)s Wehadkee · Structure no. 007392

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rd. 30 over Wehadkee CR is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rd. 30 over Wehadkee CR in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2028. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rd. 30
CrossesWehadkee CR
LocationWilson Br)s Wehadkee
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1976, -85.2787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1997)
Projected traffic500 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rd. 30 over Wehadkee CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rd. 30 over Wehadkee CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rd. 30 over Wehadkee CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rd. 30 over Wehadkee CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rd. 30 over Wehadkee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.