US Bridges

SR 53 MP 19.643 over Atlanta * St. A. Bay R.

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 1 Mi. Inside Ross Clark C · Structure no. 005575

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 MP 19.643 over Atlanta * St. A. Bay R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 MP 19.643 over Atlanta * St. A. Bay R. in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,204 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53 MP 19.643
CrossesAtlanta * St. A. Bay R.
Location1 Mi. Inside Ross Clark C
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2063, -85.3857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2013)
Projected traffic10,204 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 MP 19.643 over Atlanta * St. A. Bay R. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 MP 19.643 over Atlanta * St. A. Bay R. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 MP 19.643 over Atlanta * St. A. Bay R. carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 MP 19.643 over Atlanta * St. A. Bay R.?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 MP 19.643 over Atlanta * St. A. Bay R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.