Asphalt Paving in Selma, AL

Asphalt paving in Selma means working on true Black Belt ground. Selma, the Dallas County seat on the Alabama River at about 118 feet, sits in the heart of the region whose dark, clay-rich soils gave it its name. The USDA's Vaiden series, a very fine smectitic clay over chalk that drains very slowly, has its type location in Dallas County. Clay like that swells and shrinks with the seasons and moves pavement that sits on a thin base.

A historic city

Selma was founded in 1815 and incorporated in 1820. On March 7, 1965, marchers crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge were attacked in what became known as Bloody Sunday. The city has the state's largest contiguous historic district, with more than 1,250 contributing structures.

Older pavement

Selma peaked at 28,385 residents in 1960 and had 17,971 in 2020. Many driveways and lots are old and patched. Repairs, sealing and striping go a long way where the base is firm.

Storm damage

An EF2 tornado hit Selma on January 12, 2023, damaging many buildings. Some driveways damaged by debris and cleanup equipment still need repair.

US 80

US 80 runs east-west through the city and is part of the National Civil Rights Trail. Work in state right-of-way may involve ALDOT.

Cost guide

Published national ranges put new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot (HomeGuide), seal coating at $1 to $2 per square foot and pothole repairs at $100 to $400. On heavy clay, a deeper base adds to new-driveway costs. We give you a written number after the site visit.

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