US Bridges

Old Bradford Road over Self Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .25 MI W Al 79 · Structure no. 016473

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bradford Road over Self Creek Tributary is a concrete frame carrying Old Bradford Road over Self Creek Tributary 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.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bradford Road
CrossesSelf Creek Tributary
Location.25 MI W Al 79
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73291, -86.68237
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2025)
Projected traffic20 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$287,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bradford Road over Self Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Old Bradford Road over Self Creek Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Bradford Road over Self Creek Tributary carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Old Bradford Road over Self Creek Tributary?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bradford Road over Self Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.