US Bridges

Bud Holmes Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E SR 75 Pinson · Structure no. 005362

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,966
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bud Holmes Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Bud Holmes Road over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,966 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBud Holmes Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 MI E SR 75 Pinson
RouteCounty Highway 353
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69671, -86.65739
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,966 (2025)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bud Holmes Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bud Holmes Road over Turkey Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Bud Holmes Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,966 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bud Holmes Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bud Holmes Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.