US Bridges

Holt Road over Branch

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Limestone County, Alabama · SEC7 T2S R3W · Structure no. 002604

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holt Road over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Holt Road over Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHolt Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSEC7 T2S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87711, -86.89323
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2009)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holt Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holt Road over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Holt Road over Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holt Road over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Holt Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.