US Bridges

Al - 53 (us 231) over Canoe Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 2 Mi.So. I-59 · Structure no. 016012

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 53 (us 231) over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 53 (us 231) over Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,581 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 53 (us 231)
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location2 Mi.So. I-59
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84, -86.26222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,140 (2024)
Projected traffic10,581 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 53 (us 231) over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 53 (us 231) over Canoe 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 53 (us 231) over Canoe Creek carry?

About 8,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al - 53 (us 231) over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 53 (us 231) over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.