US Bridges

SR 52 MP 58.126 over Pinhook Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · .5 Mi.E.Houston 59 · Structure no. 017277

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP 58.126 over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 52 MP 58.126 over Pinhook Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,519 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52 MP 58.126
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location.5 Mi.E.Houston 59
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18508, -85.4626
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2013)
Projected traffic12,519 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP 58.126 over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP 58.126 over Pinhook 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 58.126 over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP 58.126 over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 52 MP 58.126 over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.