US Bridges

Old Tenn Pike over Self Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 014059

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
885
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tenn Pike over Self Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Tenn Pike over Self Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Tenn Pike
CrossesSelf Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74476, -86.68172
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Tenn Pike over Self Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tenn Pike 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Tenn Pike over Self Creek carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Tenn Pike over Self Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tenn Pike over Self Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.