US Bridges

Al 53 over Unnamed Tributary

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 5.6 Mi.S. JCT.US431 231 · Structure no. 018698

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 53 over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Al 53 over Unnamed Tributary in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 46,257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,760 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAl 53
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location5.6 Mi.S. JCT.US431 231
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64191, -86.56691
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,257 (2022)
Projected traffic64,760 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 53 over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 53 over Unnamed Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al 53 over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 46,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 53 over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Al 53 over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.