US Bridges

SR 52 Alt. over Town Branch

Good

Murray County, Georgia · Iin Spring Place · Structure no. 000000021350470

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 Alt. over Town Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 Alt. over Town Branch in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 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 4,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 52 Alt.
CrossesTown Branch
LocationIin Spring Place
RouteState Highway 52
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7617, -84.82037
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,810 (2024)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 Alt. over Town Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 Alt. over Town Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 52 Alt. over Town Branch carry?

About 4,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 Alt. over Town Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 Alt. over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.