US Bridges

Mason Ave over Holy Water Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 250 Ft E of Carolvilla DR · Structure no. 011999

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Ave over Holy Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mason Ave over Holy Water Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMason Ave
CrossesHoly Water Creek
Location250 Ft E of Carolvilla DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38044, -86.21426
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1992)
Projected traffic1,530 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$536,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Ave over Holy Water Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mason Ave over Holy Water Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mason Ave over Holy Water Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Ave over Holy Water Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.