US Bridges

12th Avenue over Holland Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · Phenix City · Structure no. 020796

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Avenue over Holland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 12th Avenue over Holland Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Carries12th Avenue
CrossesHolland Creek
LocationPhenix City
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5, -85.03333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th Avenue over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 12th Avenue over Holland Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 12th Avenue over Holland Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Avenue over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.