US Bridges

Self Creek Road over Self Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Self Creek RD @ Self Crek · Structure no. 014280

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Self Creek Road over Self Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Self Creek Road over Self Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSelf Creek Road
CrossesSelf Creek
LocationSelf Creek RD @ Self Crek
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78407, -86.75141
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
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$758,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Self Creek Road over Self Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Self Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Self Creek Road over Self Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Self Creek Road over Self Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Self Creek Road over Self Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.