County Road 53 over Abbie Creek
Henry County, Alabama · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road 53 over Abbie Creek in Henry County, Alabama, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 491 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 78 of the 133 inventoried bridges in Henry County rated fair (58.6%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 169 ft |
| Location | Rcdg Bridge on Fas Rt. 01 |
| NBI structure number | 012516 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Road 54 over Piney Woods Creek | 2002 | 300,356 | Good |
| US 431 Mp 23.616 over Spivey Creek | 1966 | 16,050 | Fair |
| US 431 Mp 27.429 over Stream | 1984 | 12,210 | Good |
| US 431 Mp 30.997 over Sandy Creek | 1984 | 11,800 | Fair |
| US 431 Mp 33.455 over Stream | 1984 | 11,800 | Fair |
| US 431 Mp 33.972 over Mathis Creek | 1984 | 11,800 | Fair |
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