US Bridges

Hollingsworth Road over Luxapallila Creek Relief

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 5 MI NW of Fayette · Structure no. 019025

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollingsworth Road over Luxapallila Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Hollingsworth Road over Luxapallila Creek Relief in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHollingsworth Road
CrossesLuxapallila Creek Relief
Location5 MI NW of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75885, -87.85647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2003)
Projected traffic105 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollingsworth Road over Luxapallila Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollingsworth Road over Luxapallila Creek Relief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hollingsworth Road over Luxapallila Creek Relief carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Hollingsworth Road over Luxapallila Creek Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hollingsworth Road over Luxapallila Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.