US Bridges

SR 52 MP 82.326 over Chattahoochee Rv. Relief

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 0.6 MI.E.SR.95 North · Structure no. 006627

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 82.326 over Chattahoochee Rv. Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 52 MP 82.326 over Chattahoochee Rv. Relief in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,004 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52 MP 82.326
CrossesChattahoochee Rv. Relief
Location0.6 MI.E.SR.95 North
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28962, -85.10357
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2013)
Projected traffic8,004 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 82.326 over Chattahoochee Rv. Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP 82.326 over Chattahoochee Rv. Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 52 MP 82.326 over Chattahoochee Rv. Relief carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 82.326 over Chattahoochee Rv. Relief?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 MP 82.326 over Chattahoochee Rv. Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.