US Bridges

Broad Street over Holland Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · Phenix City · Structure no. 001088

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,975
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Holland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Holland Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 16,975 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Street
CrossesHolland Creek
LocationPhenix City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4655, -85.0007
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,975 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Holland 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 Broad Street over Holland Creek carry?

About 16,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Holland Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.