US Bridges

County Road 4 over Holmes Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 8 Miles Sout of Malvern · Structure no. 017341

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Holmes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 4 over Holmes Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location8 Miles Sout of Malvern
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02685, -85.49243
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic355 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Holmes Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 4 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.