US Bridges

Bobo Section RD over Will Holt Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W CO RD 138 · Structure no. 001501

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobo Section RD over Will Holt Branch is a masonry slab carrying Bobo Section RD over Will Holt Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBobo Section RD
CrossesWill Holt Branch
Location0.6 MI W CO RD 138
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96218, -86.65388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1992)
Projected traffic1,050 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$316,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobo Section RD over Will Holt Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobo Section RD over Will Holt Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bobo Section RD over Will Holt Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bobo Section RD over Will Holt Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bobo Section RD over Will Holt Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.