US Bridges

Holland Avenue over Camp Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Mcdonald Chapel · Structure no. 015902

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Avenue over Camp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Holland Avenue over Camp Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHolland Avenue
CrossesCamp Branch
LocationMcdonald Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52092, -86.93768
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holland Avenue over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland Avenue over Camp Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Holland Avenue over Camp Branch carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holland Avenue over Camp Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Avenue over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.