US Bridges

County Road 53 over Railroad

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · Basemore · Structure no. 005534

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 53 over Railroad in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2030. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesRailroad
LocationBasemore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88979, -87.69797
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1996)
Projected traffic135 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over Railroad carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Railroad?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.