US Bridges

SR 52 MP 15.196 over Pea River Relief

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · .6 Mi. E. SR.153 · Structure no. 012187

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,430
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 15.196 over Pea River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 MP 15.196 over Pea River Relief in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,978 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 52 MP 15.196
CrossesPea River Relief
Location.6 Mi. E. SR.153
RouteState Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.11247, -86.10363
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2013)
Projected traffic4,978 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 15.196 over Pea River Relief built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP 15.196 over Pea River Relief 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 52 MP 15.196 over Pea River Relief carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 15.196 over Pea River Relief?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 MP 15.196 over Pea River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.