US Bridges

CO RD 52 over I - 65

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · CO RD 52 * I65 · Structure no. 012118

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
388 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 52 over I - 65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 52 over I - 65 in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 46 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2044. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 52
CrossesI - 65
LocationCO RD 52 * I65
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28049, -86.80074
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2024)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 52 over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CO RD 52 over I - 65 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 52 over I - 65 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 52 over I - 65?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 52 over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.