US Bridges

CR 175 over Reid Hollow Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.3MI S Grays Chapel · Structure no. 000966

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175 over Reid Hollow Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 175 over Reid Hollow 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 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175
CrossesReid Hollow Branch
Location2.3MI S Grays Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93696, -86.15993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1989)
Projected traffic160 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 175 over Reid Hollow Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 175 over Reid Hollow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 175 over Reid Hollow Branch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 175 over Reid Hollow Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175 over Reid Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.