US Bridges

Holt RD over Piney CR

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC7 T2S R3W · Structure no. 007465

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holt RD over Piney CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Holt RD over Piney CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHolt RD
CrossesPiney CR
LocationSEC7 T2S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8876, -86.89292
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2013)
Projected traffic762 by 2033
Trucks2%
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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holt RD over Piney CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holt RD over Piney CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Holt RD over Piney CR carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holt RD over Piney CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Holt RD over Piney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.