US Bridges

CO.RD.59 over Hollon Branch

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Near CO RD 40 · Structure no. 007066

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.59 over Hollon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.59 over Hollon Branch in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.59
CrossesHollon Branch
LocationNear CO RD 40
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57238, -86.50487
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2007)
Projected traffic658 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.59 over Hollon Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.59 over Hollon Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO.RD.59 over Hollon Branch carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.59 over Hollon Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.59 over Hollon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.