Al - 53 (us 231) over Al - 4 (us 78)
FairSt. Clair County, Alabama · Pell City · Structure no. 017287
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 53 (us 231) over Al - 4 (us 78) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 53 (us 231) over Al - 4 (us 78) in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,173 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 96 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 53 (us 231) over Al - 4 (us 78) built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 53 (us 231) over Al - 4 (us 78) 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 Al - 53 (us 231) over Al - 4 (us 78) carry?
About 25,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 53 (us 231) over Al - 4 (us 78)?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 53 (us 231) over Al - 4 (us 78)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.