US Bridges

Cairo Hollow RD over Cairo Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC23 T2S R6W · Structure no. 003066

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cairo Hollow RD over Cairo Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cairo Hollow RD over Cairo Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCairo Hollow RD
CrossesCairo Branch
LocationSEC23 T2S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85868, -87.12194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2014)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$373,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cairo Hollow RD over Cairo Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cairo Hollow RD over Cairo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cairo Hollow RD over Cairo Branch carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cairo Hollow RD over Cairo Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cairo Hollow RD over Cairo Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.