US Bridges

Sr. 52 Mp. 44.712 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. E. Sr. 123 · Structure no. 018859

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sr. 52 Mp. 44.712 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sr. 52 Mp. 44.712 over Hurricane Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,110 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSr. 52 Mp. 44.712
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.5 Mi. E. Sr. 123
RouteState Highway 52
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10628, -85.65052
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2013)
Projected traffic6,110 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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. 44.712 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sr. 52 Mp. 44.712 over Hurricane 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. 44.712 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sr. 52 Mp. 44.712 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sr. 52 Mp. 44.712 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.