US Bridges

Holly Grove RD over Paul Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Alabama · 1 1/2 Mile S HWY 78 · Structure no. 006886

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Grove RD over Paul Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Holly Grove RD over Paul Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Grove RD
CrossesPaul Creek
Location1 1/2 Mile S HWY 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8448, -87.4006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Grove RD over Paul Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Grove RD over Paul Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Grove RD over Paul Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holly Grove RD over Paul Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Grove RD over Paul Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.