US Bridges

Old Selma Rd. over Pintlala Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · Pintlala Creek at CO Line · Structure no. 008288

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
502 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Selma Rd. over Pintlala Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Selma Rd. over Pintlala Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Selma Rd.
CrossesPintlala Creek
LocationPintlala Creek at CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33884, -86.47956
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1991)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Selma Rd. over Pintlala Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Selma Rd. over Pintlala 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Selma Rd. over Pintlala Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Selma Rd. over Pintlala Creek?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Selma Rd. over Pintlala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.