AL-253 over Little Camp Creek
GoodMarion County, Alabama · 4 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 004477
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 222
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-253 over Little Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-253 over Little Camp Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 73 years old, older 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-253 over Little Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is AL-253 over Little Camp Creek 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 AL-253 over Little Camp Creek carry?
About 222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is AL-253 over Little Camp Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns AL-253 over Little Camp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.