US Bridges

Holmes Ave over Uah Loop

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Holmes Ave * Uah Loop · Structure no. 009631

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Ave over Uah Loop is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes Ave over Uah Loop in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolmes Ave
CrossesUah Loop
LocationHolmes Ave * Uah Loop
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72667, -86.64167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2024)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes Ave over Uah Loop built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes Ave over Uah Loop 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Holmes Ave over Uah Loop carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Ave over Uah Loop?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Ave over Uah Loop?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.