Al - 53 (us 231) over Strawberry Creek
PoorBlount County, Alabama · Blount/Cullman CO LN · Structure no. 000915
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 53 (us 231) over Strawberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 53 (us 231) over Strawberry Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 53 (us 231) over Strawberry Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 53 (us 231) over Strawberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 53 (us 231) over Strawberry Creek carry?
About 4,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 53 (us 231) over Strawberry Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 53 (us 231) over Strawberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.