Holly Avenue over Babcock Creek
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI N. of CR 614 · Structure no. 01HML67
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Holly Avenue over Babcock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holly Avenue over Babcock Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 76 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 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.
It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Holly Avenue over Babcock Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Holly Avenue over Babcock 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Holly Avenue over Babcock Creek carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Holly Avenue over Babcock Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Holly Avenue over Babcock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.