US Bridges

SR 52 MP 51.028 over Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. East of Slocomb · Structure no. 011029

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 51.028 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 52 MP 51.028 over Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 6,260 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,086 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52 MP 51.028
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 Mi. East of Slocomb
RouteState Highway 52
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.13503, -85.55852
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic6,260 (2013)
Projected traffic9,086 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 51.028 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR 52 MP 51.028 over Branch 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 51.028 over Branch carry?

About 6,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 51.028 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 52 MP 51.028 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.