US Bridges

Huntsville Road over Hollow Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.8 M S JCT SR157 & SR2 · Structure no. 019405

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,804
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntsville Road over Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Huntsville Road over Hollow Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 4,804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,493 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntsville Road
CrossesHollow Branch
Location0.8 M S JCT SR157 & SR2
RouteCity Street 157
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80611, -87.65608
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,804 (2023)
Projected traffic15,493 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntsville Road over Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntsville Road over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Huntsville Road over Hollow Branch carry?

About 4,804 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Huntsville Road over Hollow Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Huntsville Road over Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.