US Bridges

Crawford Rd. over Trib Holland Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E JCT US 80-280 · Structure no. 007351

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

About this bridge

Crawford Rd. over Trib Holland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crawford Rd. over Trib 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford Rd.
CrossesTrib Holland Creek
Location0.6 MI E JCT US 80-280
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.475, -85.025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Rd. over Trib Holland Creek built?

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

What condition is Crawford Rd. over Trib 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. over Trib Holland Creek carry?

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

How long is Crawford Rd. over Trib Holland Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Rd. over Trib Holland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.