US Bridges

Holly Road over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Holly Rd. · Structure no. 001007

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Holly Road over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Road
CrossesBranch
LocationHolly Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71712, -85.87424
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Road over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Road over Branch carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Holly Road over Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.