US Bridges

CO RD 53 over Miles Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. North I-85 · Structure no. 012804

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 53 over Miles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 53 over Miles Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 500 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 53
CrossesMiles Creek
Location0.7 Mi. North I-85
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49328, -85.63016
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 53 over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 53 over Miles 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 Miles Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 53 over Miles Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 53 over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.