US Bridges

CR 53 over Hollingsworth Mill Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 3.1 Mi. S of Hubbertville · Structure no. 020245

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over Hollingsworth Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 53 over Hollingsworth 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesHollingsworth Mill Creek
Location3.1 Mi. S of Hubbertville
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78526, -87.73888
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
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic208 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$418,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53 over Hollingsworth Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 53 over Hollingsworth Mill 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 Hollingsworth Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 53 over Hollingsworth Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 53 over Hollingsworth Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.