US Bridges

South Railroad ST over Holland Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · South RR Street · Structure no. 015931

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,905
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Railroad ST over Holland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Railroad ST over Holland Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,457 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Railroad ST
CrossesHolland Creek
LocationSouth RR Street
RouteCity Street 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49, -85.03167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,905 (2024)
Projected traffic4,457 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Railroad ST over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Railroad ST over Holland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does South Railroad ST over Holland Creek carry?

About 2,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Railroad ST over Holland Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Railroad ST over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.