Co. Rd. 30 over Beeswax Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi. West Co. Rd. 5 · Structure no. 017648
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,161
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 30 over Beeswax Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 30 over Beeswax Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Co. Rd. 30 over Beeswax Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 30 over Beeswax 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 30 over Beeswax Creek carry?
About 1,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 30 over Beeswax Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 30 over Beeswax Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.