US Bridges

Self Road over Bethesda Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.47 Miles West of CR 98 · Structure no. 020841

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Self Road over Bethesda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Self Road over Bethesda Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSelf Road
CrossesBethesda Creek
Location0.47 Miles West of CR 98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75967, -86.14215
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$757,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Self Road over Bethesda Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Self Road over Bethesda 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Self Road over Bethesda Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Self Road over Bethesda Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Self Road over Bethesda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.