US Bridges

County Road 30 over Hatchechubbee Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 1MI SE Hatchechubbee · Structure no. 017086

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Hatchechubbee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 30 over Hatchechubbee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesHatchechubbee Creek
Location1MI SE Hatchechubbee
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.25841, -85.26735
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
Projected traffic540 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Hatchechubbee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Hatchechubbee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over Hatchechubbee Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 30 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.