US Bridges

US 231; SR 53 over Golf Road

Good

Madison County, Alabama · US 231 over Golf Road · Structure no. 015775

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231; SR 53 over Golf Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231; SR 53 over Golf Road in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 48,892 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,450 by 2041. The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231; SR 53
CrossesGolf Road
LocationUS 231 over Golf Road
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67856, -86.57658
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,892 (2021)
Projected traffic68,450 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231; SR 53 over Golf Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231; SR 53 over Golf Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231; SR 53 over Golf Road carry?

About 48,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 231; SR 53 over Golf Road?

The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US 231; SR 53 over Golf Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.