US Bridges

CR 53 over Little Coon Creek(mc)

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E JCT CR 35 · Structure no. 006318

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over Little Coon Creek(mc) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 53 over Little Coon Creek(mc) in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 175 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesLittle Coon Creek(mc)
Location1.1 MI E JCT CR 35
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87407, -85.91081
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (1989)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53 over Little Coon Creek(mc) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53 over Little Coon Creek(mc) 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(mc) carry?

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

How long is CR 53 over Little Coon Creek(mc)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53 over Little Coon Creek(mc)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.