US Bridges

SR 53 over Tyrone Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 17 MI N JCT US 72 · Structure no. 005951

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Tyrone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53 over Tyrone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 9,222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,911 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesTyrone Creek
Location17 MI N JCT US 72
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94347, -86.78133
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,222 (2023)
Projected traffic12,911 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Tyrone Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Tyrone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Tyrone Creek carry?

About 9,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Tyrone Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 53 over Tyrone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.