US Bridges

CO 30 over Weolustee Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 3MI SW Seale · Structure no. 016790

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 30 over Weolustee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 30 over Weolustee Creek in Russell 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO 30
CrossesWeolustee Creek
Location3MI SW Seale
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27007, -85.2086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1999)
Projected traffic399 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 30 over Weolustee Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 30 over Weolustee Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO 30 over Weolustee Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 30 over Weolustee Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO 30 over Weolustee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.