US Bridges

SR 53 MP 4.856 over Gum Slough Branch

Good

Houston County, Alabama · 4.9 Mi. N. Fla. Line · Structure no. 013329

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 MP 4.856 over Gum Slough Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53 MP 4.856 over Gum Slough Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,366 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53 MP 4.856
CrossesGum Slough Branch
Location4.9 Mi. N. Fla. Line
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03802, -85.2704
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2013)
Projected traffic2,366 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$882,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 MP 4.856 over Gum Slough Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 MP 4.856 over Gum Slough Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 MP 4.856 over Gum Slough Branch carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 MP 4.856 over Gum Slough Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR 53 MP 4.856 over Gum Slough Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.