US Bridges

Holly Springs Road over Lake Tuscaloosa-Binion

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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .1 Mile West of HWY 43 · Structure no. 021692

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Springs Road over Lake Tuscaloosa-Binion is a concrete channel beam carrying Holly Springs Road over Lake Tuscaloosa-Binion in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHolly Springs Road
CrossesLake Tuscaloosa-Binion
Location.1 Mile West of HWY 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38566, -87.61267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Springs Road over Lake Tuscaloosa-Binion built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Springs Road over Lake Tuscaloosa-Binion 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Springs Road over Lake Tuscaloosa-Binion carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holly Springs Road over Lake Tuscaloosa-Binion?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Springs Road over Lake Tuscaloosa-Binion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.