CO RD 53 over Uphapee Creek
FairMacon County, Alabama · 0.14 MI So Wire RD · Structure no. 010977
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 53 over Uphapee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 53 over Uphapee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 53 over Uphapee Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 53 over Uphapee 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 53 over Uphapee Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 53 over Uphapee Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 53 over Uphapee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.