US Bridges

County Road 53 over U.T. Lindsey Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 3.2 MI S of Al 30 · Structure no. 006315

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over U.T. Lindsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 53 over U.T. 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 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesU.T. Lindsey Creek
Location3.2 MI S of Al 30
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82239, -85.44281
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks10%
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$480,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over U.T. Lindsey Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 53 over U.T. 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 March 2023.

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

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over U.T. Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 53 over U.T. Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.