US Bridges

Co. Rt. 1352 over Lake Catoma

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1352 · Structure no. 009106

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1352 over Lake Catoma is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 1352 over Lake Catoma in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2037. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 1352
CrossesLake Catoma
LocationCR 1352
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23594, -86.80429
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1352 over Lake Catoma built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1352 over Lake Catoma 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1352 over Lake Catoma carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 1352 over Lake Catoma?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 1352 over Lake Catoma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.