US Bridges

N Holly St. over Br. Off Blackwater Ri.

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 M. N. of CR 64 · Structure no. 020821

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Holly St. over Br. Off Blackwater Ri. is a concrete culvert carrying N Holly St. over Br. Off Blackwater Ri. in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Holly St.
CrossesBr. Off Blackwater Ri.
Location0.5 M. N. of CR 64
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6257, -87.75067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2023)
Projected traffic93 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Holly St. over Br. Off Blackwater Ri. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Holly St. over Br. Off Blackwater Ri. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Holly St. over Br. Off Blackwater Ri. carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is N Holly St. over Br. Off Blackwater Ri.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns N Holly St. over Br. Off Blackwater Ri.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.