US Bridges

West Oak Drive over Self Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.25 MI W Al 79 · Structure no. 016696

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Oak Drive over Self Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying West Oak Drive over Self Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Oak Drive
CrossesSelf Creek Tributary
Location0.25 MI W Al 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73274, -86.68197
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic402 (2025)
Projected traffic555 by 2045
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$593,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Oak Drive over Self Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Oak Drive 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does West Oak Drive over Self Creek Tributary carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Oak Drive over Self Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Oak Drive over Self Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.