US Bridges

County Road 52 over Barron Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.5 MI S of Bazemore · Structure no. 012665

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Barron Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 52 over Barron Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesBarron Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Bazemore
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85995, -87.69539
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1996)
Projected traffic92 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$568,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Barron Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Barron 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 52 over Barron Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is County Road 52 over Barron Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 52 over Barron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.