US Bridges

Selman RD over Boxes Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 4.5 MI Eastofhubbertville · Structure no. 011440

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selman RD over Boxes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Selman RD over Boxes Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSelman RD
CrossesBoxes Creek
Location4.5 MI Eastofhubbertville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82769, -87.66585
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (1996)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$392,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Selman RD over Boxes Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selman RD over Boxes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Selman RD over Boxes Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Selman RD over Boxes Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Selman RD over Boxes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.