US Bridges

County Road 30 over Clear Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 3 MI W JCT Cord 32??????? · Structure no. 019610

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 30 over Clear Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesClear Creek
Location3 MI W JCT Cord 32???????
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20133, -87.58822
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Clear 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 2024.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.