US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1252

GoodPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.4 MI SE Ala HWY 17 · Structure no. 014327

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1252 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1252 in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1252
Location3.4 MI SE Ala HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1252
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31087, -88.13605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$163,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1252 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1252 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1252 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1252?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1252?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.