US Bridges

Seale Rd. over Al 38

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · .3 MI E of 431 MI 145.8 · Structure no. 007984

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seale Rd. over Al 38 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Seale Rd. over Al 38 in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSeale Rd.
CrossesAl 38
Location.3 MI E of 431 MI 145.8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45314, -85.00589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2009)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seale Rd. over Al 38 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seale Rd. over Al 38 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Seale Rd. over Al 38 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Seale Rd. over Al 38?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Seale Rd. over Al 38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.