US Bridges

CR 53 over Norton Creek

Good

Madison County, Florida · 1.2 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 354043

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over Norton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 53 over Norton Creek in Madison County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 53
CrossesNorton Creek
Location1.2 MI South of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyMadison County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37833, -83.34583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53 over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53 over Norton 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 53 over Norton Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 53 over Norton Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53 over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.