US Bridges

CO RD No 52 over Luxapallila Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Alabama · 3 Miles East of Guin · Structure no. 008490

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 52 over Luxapallila Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 52 over Luxapallila Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 52
CrossesLuxapallila Creek
Location3 Miles East of Guin
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96864, -87.86131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2001)
Projected traffic274 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 52 over Luxapallila Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 52 over Luxapallila Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 52 over Luxapallila Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 52 over Luxapallila Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD No 52 over Luxapallila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.