US Bridges

CR 52 over Walking Trail

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.7 MI West CR 91 · Structure no. 020278

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over Walking Trail is a concrete culvert carrying CR 52 over Walking Trail in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 52
CrossesWalking Trail
Location0.7 MI West CR 91
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28943, -86.86047
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$839,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52 over Walking Trail built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 over Walking Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 52 over Walking Trail carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 over Walking Trail?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 over Walking Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.