US Bridges

US231; SR53; Svrd over Drainage Easement

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S JCT US231 * Golf · Structure no. 016177

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US231; SR53; Svrd over Drainage Easement is a concrete culvert carrying US231; SR53; Svrd over Drainage Easement 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 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 48,892 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,449 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS231; SR53; Svrd
CrossesDrainage Easement
Location0.1 MI S JCT US231 * Golf
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67564, -86.57572
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,892 (2021)
Projected traffic68,449 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US231; SR53; Svrd over Drainage Easement built?

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

What condition is US231; SR53; Svrd over Drainage Easement 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US231; SR53; Svrd over Drainage Easement carry?

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

How long is US231; SR53; Svrd over Drainage Easement?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US231; SR53; Svrd over Drainage Easement?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.