US Bridges

FAS 10 over Dry Hollow Branch

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N Al 5 on CO 9 · Structure no. 016247

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 10 over Dry Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 10 over Dry Hollow Branch in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 10
CrossesDry Hollow Branch
Location0.4 MI N Al 5 on CO 9
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97276, -87.16901
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1989)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 10 over Dry Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 10 over Dry Hollow Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 10 over Dry Hollow Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 10 over Dry Hollow Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 10 over Dry Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.