US Bridges

SR 52 MP 31.284 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. E. SR 27 · Structure no. 009120

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,480
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 31.284 over Choctawhatchee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 MP 31.284 over Choctawhatchee River in Geneva 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 7,480 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,856 by 2033. The structure is 1,179 ft (359.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52 MP 31.284
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
Location0.1 Mi. E. SR 27
RouteState Highway 52
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04077, -85.85423
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,179 ft (359.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,480 (2013)
Projected traffic10,856 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$8.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 31.284 over Choctawhatchee River built?

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

What condition is SR 52 MP 31.284 over Choctawhatchee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 52 MP 31.284 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 7,480 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 31.284 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 1,179 ft (359.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 MP 31.284 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.