US Bridges

CO RD 30 over Martin Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.9 Miles W.On RTE.30 · Structure no. 015175

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 30 over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 30 over Martin Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 30
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.9 Miles W.On RTE.30
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12553, -87.57956
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic260 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$503,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 30 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 30 over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 30 over Martin Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 30 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 30 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.