US Bridges

SR 187 over Holcombe Banch

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.7 M N JCT SR187 & SR172 · Structure no. 015477

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 187 over Holcombe Banch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 187 over Holcombe Banch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 187
CrossesHolcombe Banch
Location0.7 M N JCT SR187 & SR172
RouteState Highway 187
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32666, -87.91438
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2025)
Projected traffic305 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$734,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 187 over Holcombe Banch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 187 over Holcombe Banch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 187 over Holcombe Banch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 187 over Holcombe Banch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 187 over Holcombe Banch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.