US Bridges

County Road over Holly Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 1 Mi. W. Springhillchurch · Structure no. 009300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Holly Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Holly Mill Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesHolly Mill Creek
Location1 Mi. W. Springhillchurch
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69463, -87.40462
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1993)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Holly Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Holly Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Holly Mill Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Holly Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Holly Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.