US Bridges

CO RD 39 over Hollver Branch

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 400 So. Chelsea Park · Structure no. 018206

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 39 over Hollver Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 39 over Hollver Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 39
CrossesHollver Branch
Location400 So. Chelsea Park
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3255, -86.6395
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 39 over Hollver Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 39 over Hollver Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 39 over Hollver Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 39 over Hollver Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO RD 39 over Hollver Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.