US Bridges

SR 52 MP65.647 over C.S.X. Railroad

Good

Houston County, Alabama · .8 Mi.East U.S. 84 · Structure no. 019141

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 MP65.647 over C.S.X. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 MP65.647 over C.S.X. Railroad in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2033. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52 MP65.647
CrossesC.S.X. Railroad
Location.8 Mi.East U.S. 84
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22302, -85.36262
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2013)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 MP65.647 over C.S.X. Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 MP65.647 over C.S.X. Railroad 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 MP65.647 over C.S.X. Railroad carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 MP65.647 over C.S.X. Railroad?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 MP65.647 over C.S.X. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.