US Bridges

County Road 53 over Abbie Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rcdg Bridge on FAS Rt. 01 · Structure no. 012516

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Abbie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 53 over Abbie Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesAbbie Creek
LocationRcdg Bridge on FAS Rt. 01
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50766, -85.22088
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2020)
Projected traffic589 by 2040
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Abbie Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over Abbie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over Abbie Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Abbie Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Abbie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.