Co. 1053 over Pigeon Roost Creek
FairPosted for loadChambers County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S. E. Foster X Road · Structure no. 008098
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. 1053 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 1053 over Pigeon Roost Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. 1053 over Pigeon Roost Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Co. 1053 over Pigeon Roost 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 2024.
How much traffic does Co. 1053 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Co. 1053 over Pigeon Roost Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Co. 1053 over Pigeon Roost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.