US Bridges

County Road over Holly Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 1 Mi. W. Camp Watt Al 41 · Structure no. 020289

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 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 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesHolly Mill Creek
Location1 Mi. W. Camp Watt Al 41
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67783, -87.4057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$356,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Holly Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Holly Mill Creek 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 September 2024.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Holly Mill Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Holly Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.