US Bridges

CO RD 52 over Branch of Red Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 1.0 Miles West of SR81S · Structure no. 009387

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 52 over Branch of Red Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 52 over Branch of Red Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 52
CrossesBranch of Red Creek
Location1.0 Miles West of SR81S
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52769, -85.69658
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 52 over Branch of Red Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 52 over Branch of Red Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 52 over Branch of Red Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 52 over Branch of Red Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 52 over Branch of Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.