US Bridges

Old Dixiana RD over Self Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Bradford · Structure no. 011862

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixiana RD over Self Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Dixiana RD over Self Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Dixiana RD
CrossesSelf Creek
LocationBradford
RouteCounty Highway 141
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74758, -86.70376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dixiana RD over Self Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dixiana RD 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 Old Dixiana RD over Self Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Dixiana RD over Self Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixiana RD over Self Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.