US Bridges

FAS 18 CO RD 52 over Horton Branch

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W JCT CORT51T7SR8E · Structure no. 003091

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 18 CO RD 52 over Horton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 18 CO RD 52 over Horton Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 18 CO RD 52
CrossesHorton Branch
Location1.3 MI W JCT CORT51T7SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37708, -85.8238
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2044
Trucks6%
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$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 18 CO RD 52 over Horton Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 18 CO RD 52 over Horton Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 18 CO RD 52 over Horton Branch carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 18 CO RD 52 over Horton Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 18 CO RD 52 over Horton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.