US Bridges

Sicard Hollow RD over Fleming Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Cahaba Heights · Structure no. 002507

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sicard Hollow RD over Fleming Branch is a concrete slab carrying Sicard Hollow RD over Fleming Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSicard Hollow RD
CrossesFleming Branch
LocationCahaba Heights
RouteCounty Highway 535
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45173, -86.71028
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

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$284,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sicard Hollow RD over Fleming Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sicard Hollow RD over Fleming 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 Sicard Hollow RD over Fleming Branch carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sicard Hollow RD over Fleming Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sicard Hollow RD over Fleming Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.