Co. 53 over Hootaloocco Creek
GoodChambers County, Alabama · 1MI. N. Marcoot · Structure no. 012595
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 142
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. 53 over Hootaloocco Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 53 over Hootaloocco Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. 53 over Hootaloocco Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. 53 over Hootaloocco Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Co. 53 over Hootaloocco Creek carry?
About 142 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Co. 53 over Hootaloocco Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Co. 53 over Hootaloocco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.