US Bridges

Al 28 over Holetah Creek

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Sumter County, Alabama · 2.5 W. of Livingston · Structure no. 015838

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,144
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 28 over Holetah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 28 over Holetah Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,144 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 28
CrossesHoletah Creek
Location2.5 W. of Livingston
RouteState Highway 28
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62304, -88.20377
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,144 (2020)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 28 over Holetah Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 28 over Holetah 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Al 28 over Holetah Creek carry?

About 4,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 28 over Holetah Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Al 28 over Holetah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.