US Bridges

Lakewood Drive over Holland Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · Lakewood Drive · Structure no. 008719

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,768
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Drive over Holland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakewood Drive over Holland Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 7,768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLakewood Drive
CrossesHolland Creek
LocationLakewood Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49167, -85.03333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating96.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,768 (2024)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

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$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakewood Drive over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lakewood Drive over Holland Creek carry?

About 7,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Drive over Holland Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakewood Drive over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.