US Bridges

Al 255 over Al 53

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Jnt of Al 255 * Al 53 · Structure no. 019678

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,909
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 255 over Al 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 255 over Al 53 in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,909 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,073 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 255
CrossesAl 53
LocationJnt of Al 255 * Al 53
RouteState Highway 255
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79119, -86.66729
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,909 (2023)
Projected traffic11,073 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Al 255 over Al 53 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 255 over Al 53 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al 255 over Al 53 carry?

About 7,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 255 over Al 53?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Al 255 over Al 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.