US Bridges

CR 53 over Mill Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi. SE of Hubbertvill · Structure no. 020238

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 53 over Mill Creek 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 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.8 Mi. SE of Hubbertvill
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81364, -87.71967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (1996)
Projected traffic111 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$338,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 53 over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 53 over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 53 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 53 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.