US Bridges

Selma Highway over Autauga Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Prattville · Structure no. 017731

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selma Highway over Autauga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Selma Highway over Autauga Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,810 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSelma Highway
CrossesAutauga Creek
LocationPrattville
RouteState Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4558, -86.47044
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2011)
Projected traffic15,810 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Selma Highway over Autauga Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selma Highway over Autauga 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Selma Highway over Autauga Creek carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Selma Highway over Autauga Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Selma Highway over Autauga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.