US Bridges

Co. Rd. 30 over Goose Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 3.5 MI W on Rt 30 · Structure no. 021239

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 30 over Goose Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 30 over Goose Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 30
CrossesGoose Creek
Location3.5 MI W on Rt 30
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13069, -87.61947
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2016)
Projected traffic155 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 30 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 30 over Goose 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. Rd. 30 over Goose Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 30 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 30 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.