SR 53 over Tn River Relief
FairMorgan County, Alabama · 3 MI N JCT SR 36 & SR 53 · Structure no. 019242
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 440 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Tn River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Tn River Relief in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,226 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Tn River Relief built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 53 over Tn River Relief 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Tn River Relief carry?
About 10,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Tn River Relief?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Tn River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.