US Bridges

Al 297 over Alave Holtrd Mnst Rvr

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Rr*rice Mine*jack Warner · Structure no. 018085

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,785 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 297 over Alave Holtrd Mnst Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 297 over Alave Holtrd Mnst Rvr in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,757 by 2041. The structure is 3,785 ft (1,153.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 297
CrossesAlave Holtrd Mnst Rvr
LocationRr*rice Mine*jack Warner
RouteState Highway 297
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23579, -87.49821
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,785 ft (1,153.6 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,175 (2021)
Projected traffic11,757 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$40 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 297 over Alave Holtrd Mnst Rvr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 297 over Alave Holtrd Mnst Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Al 297 over Alave Holtrd Mnst Rvr carry?

About 7,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 297 over Alave Holtrd Mnst Rvr?

The structure is 3,785 ft (1,153.6 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 297 over Alave Holtrd Mnst Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.