US Bridges

County Road 52 over Lee Brook

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Intersection CR 95/52 · Structure no. 017179

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,538
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Lee Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 52 over Lee Brook in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,538 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,553 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesLee Brook
LocationIntersection CR 95/52
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29057, -86.83544
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,538 (2024)
Projected traffic17,553 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$553,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Lee Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Lee Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 52 over Lee Brook carry?

About 12,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Lee Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Lee Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.