US Bridges

Hollingshead RD over Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2 MI N West of CO 12 · Structure no. 004261

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollingshead RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hollingshead RD over Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHollingshead RD
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI N West of CO 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.19088, -86.86235
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic50 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$449,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollingshead RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollingshead RD over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hollingshead RD over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Hollingshead RD over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hollingshead RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.