US Bridges

Jc 9 over Holland Cove Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · .95MI Bostic Hill Church · Structure no. 000965

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jc 9 over Holland Cove Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Jc 9 over Holland Cove Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesJc 9
CrossesHolland Cove Branch
Location.95MI Bostic Hill Church
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90981, -86.17473
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1989)
Projected traffic503 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jc 9 over Holland Cove Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jc 9 over Holland Cove Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jc 9 over Holland Cove Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jc 9 over Holland Cove Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jc 9 over Holland Cove Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.