US Bridges

Old Sellers Rd. over Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · .3 MI N of Ada Road · Structure no. 015109

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sellers Rd. over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Sellers Rd. over Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sellers Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location.3 MI N of Ada Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1072, -86.29651
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (1988)
Projected traffic92 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$270,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sellers Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sellers Rd. over Branch 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 Old Sellers Rd. over Branch carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Old Sellers Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sellers Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.