US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 52 over Hogpen Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E of Pelham · Structure no. 012033

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,221
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 52 over Hogpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 52 over Hogpen Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 47 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 5 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 10,221 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,309 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 52
CrossesHogpen Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Pelham
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27878, -86.79647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic10,221 (2025)
Projected traffic14,309 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 52 over Hogpen Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 52 over Hogpen 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. Hwy. 52 over Hogpen Creek carry?

About 10,221 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 52 over Hogpen Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 52 over Hogpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.