US Bridges

SR 153 MP 4.059 over Flat Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4.1 Mi. N. Fla. Line · Structure no. 003348

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
408 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 153 MP 4.059 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 153 MP 4.059 over Flat Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,584 by 2033. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 153 MP 4.059
CrossesFlat Creek
Location4.1 Mi. N. Fla. Line
RouteState Highway 153
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04297, -86.10143
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2013)
Projected traffic2,584 by 2033
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 153 MP 4.059 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 153 MP 4.059 over Flat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 153 MP 4.059 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 153 MP 4.059 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 153 MP 4.059 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.