US Bridges

Al - 53 (us 231) over Abandonded Rr/No Tracks

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 2.2 MI S. Al 75 · Structure no. 003463

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,015
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 53 (us 231) over Abandonded Rr/No Tracks is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 53 (us 231) over Abandonded Rr/No Tracks in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 11,015 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,051 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 53 (us 231)
CrossesAbandonded Rr/No Tracks
Location2.2 MI S. Al 75
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94169, -86.43857
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,015 (2024)
Projected traffic18,051 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 53 (us 231) over Abandonded Rr/No Tracks built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 53 (us 231) over Abandonded Rr/No Tracks 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 53 (us 231) over Abandonded Rr/No Tracks carry?

About 11,015 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al - 53 (us 231) over Abandonded Rr/No Tracks?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 53 (us 231) over Abandonded Rr/No Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.