US Bridges

Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi.W. Hunter Loop Rd. · Structure no. 002958

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 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 Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek Relief 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesOld Selma RD
CrossesCatoma Creek Relief
Location0.8 Mi.W. Hunter Loop Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3431, -86.3936
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (1992)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$836,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek Relief carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek Relief?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Selma RD over Catoma Creek Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.