US Bridges

County Road 73 over Hollis Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Oliver Taylor Road · Structure no. 017236

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over Hollis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 73 over Hollis Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesHollis Creek
LocationOliver Taylor Road
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27931, -86.35412
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1994)
Projected traffic201 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 73 over Hollis Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 73 over Hollis Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 73 over Hollis Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 73 over Hollis Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 73 over Hollis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.