Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi.W. Hunter Loop Rd. · Structure no. 002957
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Selma RD over Catoma 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.