US Bridges

Mary Davis Hol RD over Gin Br

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC33 T1S R6W · Structure no. 002506

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Davis Hol RD over Gin Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mary Davis Hol RD over Gin Br in Limestone 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMary Davis Hol RD
CrossesGin Br
LocationSEC33 T1S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 52A
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9158, -87.15985
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Davis Hol RD over Gin Br built?

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

What condition is Mary Davis Hol RD over Gin Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mary Davis Hol RD over Gin Br carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mary Davis Hol RD over Gin Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Davis Hol RD over Gin Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.