US Bridges

CO RD 53 over No Bussiness Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · Caldwell Br Off CR15 · Structure no. 016205

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 53 over No Bussiness Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 53 over No Bussiness Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 53
CrossesNo Bussiness Creek
LocationCaldwell Br Off CR15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.194, -85.5636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1990)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 53 over No Bussiness Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 53 over No Bussiness 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 53 over No Bussiness Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is CO RD 53 over No Bussiness Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 53 over No Bussiness Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.