US Bridges

CO RD 53 over Boxes Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.5 E of Hubbertville · Structure no. 004775

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 53 over Boxes Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 53 over Boxes Creek Relief in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 53
CrossesBoxes Creek Relief
Location1.5 E of Hubbertville
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82884, -87.71532
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (1996)
Projected traffic110 by 2030
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 53 over Boxes Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 53 over Boxes Creek Relief 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 53 over Boxes Creek Relief carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 53 over Boxes Creek Relief?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 53 over Boxes Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.