US Bridges

CR # 952 over Big Swamp Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N CR 33 · Structure no. 015278

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 952 over Big Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 952 over Big Swamp Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 952
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location1.2 MI N CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 952
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.23466, -87.19322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 952 over Big Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR # 952 over Big Swamp Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR # 952 over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 952 over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 952 over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.