US Bridges

CO RD 53 over Jenny Watson Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 3.5 MI SE HWY 14 · Structure no. 007020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
472
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 53 over Jenny Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 53 over Jenny Watson Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

CarriesCO RD 53
CrossesJenny Watson Creek
Location3.5 MI SE HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78667, -87.84333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic472 (1995)
Projected traffic540 by 2031
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 53 over Jenny Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 53 over Jenny Watson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 53 over Jenny Watson Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 53 over Jenny Watson Creek?

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

Who owns CO RD 53 over Jenny Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.