US Bridges

28th Avenue over Trib Holland Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 28th Ave · Structure no. 015594

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Avenue over Trib Holland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28th Avenue over Trib Holland Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries28th Avenue
CrossesTrib Holland Creek
Location28th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47167, -85.03167
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Avenue over Trib Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 28th Avenue over Trib Holland Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 28th Avenue over Trib Holland Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Avenue over Trib Holland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.