US Bridges

SR 52 MP 54.202 over Newton Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · .5 Mi.W.Geneva 93 · Structure no. 013961

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,920
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 54.202 over Newton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 52 MP 54.202 over Newton Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,043 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52 MP 54.202
CrossesNewton Creek
Location.5 Mi.W.Geneva 93
RouteState Highway 52
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14748, -85.50932
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,920 (2013)
Projected traffic10,043 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 54.202 over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP 54.202 over Newton Creek 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 54.202 over Newton Creek carry?

About 6,920 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 54.202 over Newton Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR 52 MP 54.202 over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.