US Bridges

CORD53*CALHOUNAVE over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Anniston CR 53 & Calhoun · Structure no. 001564

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CORD53*CALHOUNAVE over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying CORD53*CALHOUNAVE over Abandoned Railroad in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCORD53*CALHOUNAVE
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationAnniston CR 53 & Calhoun
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69582, -85.84448
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$772,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CORD53*CALHOUNAVE over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CORD53*CALHOUNAVE over Abandoned Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CORD53*CALHOUNAVE over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CORD53*CALHOUNAVE over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CORD53*CALHOUNAVE over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.