US Bridges

Co. 1053 over Chikasanoxee Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. S.W.Muleshoe Bend · Structure no. 014595

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1053 over Chikasanoxee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 1053 over Chikasanoxee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 1053
CrossesChikasanoxee Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S.W.Muleshoe Bend
RouteCounty Highway 1053
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04529, -85.54097
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2012)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1053 over Chikasanoxee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1053 over Chikasanoxee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 1053 over Chikasanoxee Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Co. 1053 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1053 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.