US Bridges

Al - 53 (us 231) over Locust Fk of Warrior Riv

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Blount County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. No. Al 160 · Structure no. 018188

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 53 (us 231) over Locust Fk of Warrior Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 53 (us 231) over Locust Fk of Warrior Riv in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,730 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,748 by 2043. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 53 (us 231)
CrossesLocust Fk of Warrior Riv
Location2.7 Mi. No. Al 160
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.02319, -86.57419
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,730 (2023)
Projected traffic8,748 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 53 (us 231) over Locust Fk of Warrior Riv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 53 (us 231) over Locust Fk of Warrior Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 53 (us 231) over Locust Fk of Warrior Riv carry?

About 6,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al - 53 (us 231) over Locust Fk of Warrior Riv?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 53 (us 231) over Locust Fk of Warrior Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.