US Bridges

Holmes Ave over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 410 Holmes Ave · Structure no. 020492

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Ave over Pinhook Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes Ave over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,680 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolmes Ave
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location410 Holmes Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7398, -86.5913
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2025)
Projected traffic8,680 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes Ave over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes Ave over Pinhook Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Holmes Ave over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Ave over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Ave over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.