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County Road 52 over Buck Creek

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Shelby County, Alabama · CR 52 over Buck Creek · Structure no. 020818

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,816
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Buck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 52 over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,816 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationCR 52 over Buck Creek
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28601, -86.81658
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,816 (2024)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Buck Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 52 over Buck Creek carry?

About 12,816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.