County Rt 053 over Magby Creek
GoodPickens County, Alabama · 1.4 MI N JCT US 82 · Structure no. 012189
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt 053 over Magby Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Rt 053 over Magby Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Rt 053 over Magby Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt 053 over Magby 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County Rt 053 over Magby Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Rt 053 over Magby Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt 053 over Magby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.