US Bridges

Groveland DR over Holy Water Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft W of Planters RD · Structure no. 008671

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groveland DR over Holy Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Groveland DR over Holy Water Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGroveland DR
CrossesHoly Water Creek
Location200 Ft W of Planters RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3969, -86.21901
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (1990)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$857,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Groveland DR over Holy Water Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groveland DR over Holy Water 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Groveland DR over Holy Water Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Groveland DR over Holy Water Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Groveland DR over Holy Water Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.