US Bridges

SR 53 over Stream

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S US 431 · Structure no. 011829

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,124
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53 over Stream in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 80,124 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,174 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI S US 431
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72, -86.59
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,124 (2022)
Projected traffic112,174 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Stream carry?

About 80,124 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 53 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.