US Bridges

Hollow Drive over Robinson Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.4 MI SE US 43 · Structure no. 010045

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow Drive over Robinson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollow Drive over Robinson Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHollow Drive
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location0.4 MI SE US 43
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41914, -87.75046
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1986)
Projected traffic69 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$124,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollow Drive over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollow Drive over Robinson 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 May 2018.

How much traffic does Hollow Drive over Robinson Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Hollow Drive over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow Drive over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.