US Bridges

SR 52 MP 15.397 over Pea River

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · .8 Mi. E. SR.153 · Structure no. 012188

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

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 15.397 over Pea River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 MP 15.397 over Pea River 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 839 ft (255.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 52 MP 15.397
CrossesPea River
Location.8 Mi. E. SR.153
RouteState Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.11222, -86.10038
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 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 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length839 ft (255.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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$9.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 15.397 over Pea River built?

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

What condition is SR 52 MP 15.397 over Pea River 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 15.397 over Pea River carry?

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

How long is SR 52 MP 15.397 over Pea River?

The structure is 839 ft (255.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 MP 15.397 over Pea River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.