US Bridges

Crawford RD.14THST over Holland Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E. Jct. US 80-280 · Structure no. 007350

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford RD.14THST over Holland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crawford RD.14THST over Holland Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford RD.14THST
CrossesHolland Creek
Location1.0 MI E. Jct. US 80-280
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47333, -85.01833
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford RD.14THST over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford RD.14THST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Crawford RD.14THST over Holland Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Crawford RD.14THST over Holland Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford RD.14THST over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.