US Bridges

SR 52 MP 82.257 over Bayline * C.O.G R.R.

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · .5 Mi. East SR.#95 North · Structure no. 007052

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 82.257 over Bayline * C.O.G R.R. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 52 MP 82.257 over Bayline * C.O.G R.R. in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,004 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 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 82.257
CrossesBayline * C.O.G R.R.
Location.5 Mi. East SR.#95 North
RouteState Highway A0052
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29065, -85.10425
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 82.257 over Bayline * C.O.G R.R. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP 82.257 over Bayline * C.O.G R.R. 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 82.257 over Bayline * C.O.G R.R. carry?

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

How long is SR 52 MP 82.257 over Bayline * C.O.G R.R.?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 MP 82.257 over Bayline * C.O.G R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.