US Bridges

CR 53 over Little Coon Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E JCT CR 35 · Structure no. 005576

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
156 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
142
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over Little Coon Creek Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 53 over Little Coon Creek Relief in Jackson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesLittle Coon Creek Relief
Location1.1 MI E JCT CR 35
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86726, -85.91791
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadH 10
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (1989)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53 over Little Coon Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is CR 53 over Little Coon Creek Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 53 over Little Coon Creek Relief carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 53 over Little Coon Creek Relief?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53 over Little Coon Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.