US Bridges

County Road 53 over Lindsey Creek

FairPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.6 MI S of CO 43 · Structure no. 006313

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 53 over Lindsey Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location1.6 MI S of CO 43
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.78894, -85.43633
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2016)
Projected traffic254 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over Lindsey Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.