US Bridges

SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT US431 *US231 · Structure no. 007734

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Pinhook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 27,643 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,700 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR53;GOVERNORS DR
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT US431 *US231
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72, -86.595
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,643 (2023)
Projected traffic38,700 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Pinhook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 27,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.