US Bridges

SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Broglan Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W JCT US431 *US231 · Structure no. 007737

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

About this bridge

SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Broglan Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Broglan Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,643 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,700 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 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
CrossesBroglan Branch
Location0.2 MI W JCT US431 *US231
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72, -86.59833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Broglan Branch built?

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

What condition is SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Broglan Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Broglan Branch carry?

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

How long is SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Broglan Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR53;GOVERNORS DR over Broglan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.