US Bridges

US 231/SR 53 over Whitesburg Drive

Good

Madison County, Alabama · US231 over Whitesburg DR · Structure no. 018346

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
404 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231/SR 53 over Whitesburg Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231/SR 53 over Whitesburg Drive in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 40,203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,284 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231/SR 53
CrossesWhitesburg Drive
LocationUS231 over Whitesburg DR
RouteU.S. Route ?????
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65014, -86.56694
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,203 (2022)
Projected traffic56,284 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231/SR 53 over Whitesburg Drive built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231/SR 53 over Whitesburg Drive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 231/SR 53 over Whitesburg Drive carry?

About 40,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 231/SR 53 over Whitesburg Drive?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 231/SR 53 over Whitesburg Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.