US Bridges

CO RD 52 over Oliver Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 2.5 Miles North SR199 · Structure no. 013962

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 52 over Oliver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 52 over Oliver Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 52
CrossesOliver Creek
Location2.5 Miles North SR199
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52221, -85.72275
Functional classRural Local

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$532,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 52 over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 52 over Oliver 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 Oliver Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 52 over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 52 over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.