US Bridges

Brasher Road over Self Creek Tributary

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.1MI N Bradford RD · Structure no. 017089

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brasher Road over Self Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Brasher Road over Self Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrasher Road
CrossesSelf Creek Tributary
Location0.1MI N Bradford RD
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75294, -86.7141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2023)
Projected traffic775 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$501,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brasher Road over Self Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brasher Road over Self Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brasher Road over Self Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Brasher Road over Self Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.