US Bridges

28th Avenue over Trib Holland Creek

PoorPosted for load

Russell County, Alabama · 500 N. 13th Street · Structure no. 015595

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

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 (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries28th Avenue
CrossesTrib Holland Creek
Location500 N. 13th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47333, -85.03167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$315,000 (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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 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 (7.3 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.