US Bridges

Old Selma Road over Antioch Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi.E. Pintlala Creek · Structure no. 018287

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,280
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Selma Road over Antioch Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Selma Road over Antioch Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,136 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Selma Road
CrossesAntioch Branch
Location2.5 Mi.E. Pintlala Creek
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35095, -86.40591
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,280 (2002)
Projected traffic5,136 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$645,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Selma Road over Antioch Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Selma Road over Antioch Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Selma Road over Antioch Branch carry?

About 4,280 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Selma Road over Antioch Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Selma Road over Antioch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.