US Bridges

SR 52 MP54.941 over Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 Mile East Malvern · Structure no. 018860

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,760
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP54.941 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 52 MP54.941 over Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,263 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 52 MP54.941
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mile East Malvern
RouteState Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1535, -85.49973
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,760 (2013)
Projected traffic11,263 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP54.941 over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP54.941 over Branch 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 MP54.941 over Branch carry?

About 7,760 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP54.941 over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 52 MP54.941 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.