US Bridges

CR 53 over Tribu. Big Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 4.65 MI W JCT CR 35 · Structure no. 000991

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over Tribu. Big Coon Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 53 over Tribu. Big Coon Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 53
CrossesTribu. Big Coon Creek
Location4.65 MI W JCT CR 35
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88723, -85.99572
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (1989)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53 over Tribu. Big Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53 over Tribu. Big Coon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 53 over Tribu. Big Coon Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 53 over Tribu. Big Coon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53 over Tribu. Big Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.