US Bridges

Bradford Road over Self Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT Brasher Road · Structure no. 005375

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,319
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Road over Self Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bradford Road over Self Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Road
CrossesSelf Creek
LocationJCT Brasher Road
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7518, -86.7121
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford Road over Self Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford Road over Self 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bradford Road over Self Creek carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Road over Self Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Road over Self Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.