US Bridges

County Road 53 over Abbie Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · 7 Mi. South of Abbeville · Structure no. 018680

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 53 over Abbie Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesAbbie Creek
Location7 Mi. South of Abbeville
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45646, -85.20973
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Abbie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over Abbie 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 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 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Abbie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.