US Bridges

SR 52 MP 82.651 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Ala * Ga State Line · Structure no. 006628

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 82.651 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 MP 82.651 over Chattahoochee River 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 6 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 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,321 by 2033. The structure is 1,142 ft (348.1 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 82.651
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationAla * Ga State Line
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28548, -85.10082
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,142 ft (348.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2013)
Projected traffic6,321 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$8.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 82.651 over Chattahoochee River built?

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

What condition is SR 52 MP 82.651 over Chattahoochee River 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 82.651 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 82.651 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 1,142 ft (348.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 MP 82.651 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.