US Bridges

SR 52 MP 80.875 over Omussee Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · .4 Mi.E. Co. Rd. 95 South · Structure no. 012396

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 80.875 over Omussee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 MP 80.875 over Omussee Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,224 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 52 MP 80.875
CrossesOmussee Creek
Location.4 Mi.E. Co. Rd. 95 South
RouteState Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29271, -85.12622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,280 (2013)
Projected traffic7,224 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 80.875 over Omussee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP 80.875 over Omussee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 52 MP 80.875 over Omussee Creek carry?

About 5,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 80.875 over Omussee Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 MP 80.875 over Omussee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.