US Bridges

Sellers Road over Burnt Cane Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · Jct. Reid Rd. · Structure no. 016219

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellers Road over Burnt Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sellers Road over Burnt Cane Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSellers Road
CrossesBurnt Cane Creek
LocationJct. Reid Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72894, -87.06592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellers Road over Burnt Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sellers Road over Burnt Cane Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sellers Road over Burnt Cane Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sellers Road over Burnt Cane Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sellers Road over Burnt Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.