US Bridges

Holmes Ave over Broglan Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Holmes Av * Broglan Branc · Structure no. 017476

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Ave over Broglan Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes Ave over Broglan Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHolmes Ave
CrossesBroglan Branch
LocationHolmes Av * Broglan Branc
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7294, -86.6087
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2015)
Projected traffic13,300 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes Ave over Broglan Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes Ave over Broglan Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Holmes Ave over Broglan Branch carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Ave over Broglan Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Ave over Broglan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.