US Bridges

CO RD 52 over Anderson Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. W. Ala 207 · Structure no. 013028

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 52 over Anderson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 52 over Anderson Creek in Lauderdale 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 52
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Ala 207
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92856, -87.26665
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1989)
Projected traffic640 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$525,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 52 over Anderson Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 52 over Anderson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 52 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 52 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 52 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.