US Bridges

US 231; SR 53 over Bob Wallace Ave

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Bob Wallace Ave/* SR53 · Structure no. 011672

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
348 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,898
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231; SR 53 over Bob Wallace Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231; SR 53 over Bob Wallace Ave in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 28,898 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,457 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 231; SR 53
CrossesBob Wallace Ave
LocationBob Wallace Ave/* SR53
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71067, -86.59032
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,898 (2023)
Projected traffic40,457 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231; SR 53 over Bob Wallace Ave built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231; SR 53 over Bob Wallace Ave 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 US 231; SR 53 over Bob Wallace Ave carry?

About 28,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 231; SR 53 over Bob Wallace Ave?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 231; SR 53 over Bob Wallace Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.