US Bridges

Holmes Road over East Fork of Flint Ck

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · Junction CR 158 * CR 155 · Structure no. 018904

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Road over East Fork of Flint Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Holmes Road over East Fork of Flint Ck in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 734 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHolmes Road
CrossesEast Fork of Flint Ck
LocationJunction CR 158 * CR 155
RouteCounty Highway 1158
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32207, -86.78309
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2003)
Projected traffic734 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$737,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes Road over East Fork of Flint Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes Road over East Fork of Flint Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Holmes Road over East Fork of Flint Ck carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Holmes Road over East Fork of Flint Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Road over East Fork of Flint Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.