US Bridges

Redus Hollow Rd. over Branch Into Mill Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC.17 T2S R4W · Structure no. 021471

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redus Hollow Rd. over Branch Into Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Redus Hollow Rd. over Branch Into Mill Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesRedus Hollow Rd.
CrossesBranch Into Mill Creek
LocationSEC.17 T2S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97388, -86.99419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$278,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redus Hollow Rd. over Branch Into Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redus Hollow Rd. over Branch Into Mill Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Redus Hollow Rd. over Branch Into Mill Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Redus Hollow Rd. over Branch Into Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Redus Hollow Rd. over Branch Into Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.