US Bridges

Co. Rd. 52 over Silver Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 55 · Structure no. 015822

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 52 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Co. Rd. 52 over Silver Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 52
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 55
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.55284, -87.73742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2023)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$318,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 52 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 52 over Silver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 52 over Silver Creek carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 52 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 52 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.