US Bridges

SR 52 MP 60.593 over Beaver Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · .2 Mi. W. SR 210 · Structure no. 012803

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 60.593 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 52 MP 60.593 over Beaver Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,856 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 52 MP 60.593
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.2 Mi. W. SR 210
RouteState Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.20588, -85.42658
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,050 (2013)
Projected traffic17,856 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$824,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 60.593 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP 60.593 over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 52 MP 60.593 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 13,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 60.593 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 52 MP 60.593 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.