US Bridges

Cr. 53 over Harris Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 6 Mi. NE of Fayette · Structure no. 020244

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 53 over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 53 over Harris Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 53
CrossesHarris Creek
Location6 Mi. NE of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74529, -87.75949
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2009)
Projected traffic402 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 53 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 53 over Harris 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 53 over Harris Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 53 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 53 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.