AL-253 over Pearce Mill Creek
FairMarion County, Alabama · 2 MI S JCT US 278 · Structure no. 005352
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-253 over Pearce Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-253 over Pearce Mill Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-253 over Pearce Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-253 over Pearce Mill Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does AL-253 over Pearce Mill Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is AL-253 over Pearce Mill Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns AL-253 over Pearce Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.