US Bridges

CO Rt 53 over Crow Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.15 MI W JCT SR 117 · Structure no. 007057

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
264
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 53 over Crow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 53 over Crow Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO Rt 53
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.15 MI W JCT SR 117
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87543, -85.86238
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 53 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 53 over Crow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 53 over Crow Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 53 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 53 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.