US Bridges

US 82 over Little Mulberrycreekreil

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 4.1MI.EASTCHILTONCOLINE · Structure no. 001907

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Little Mulberrycreekreil is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Little Mulberrycreekreil in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2033. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesLittle Mulberrycreekreil
Location4.1MI.EASTCHILTONCOLINE
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61616, -86.72877
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2013)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Little Mulberrycreekreil built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Little Mulberrycreekreil 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Little Mulberrycreekreil carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Little Mulberrycreekreil?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Little Mulberrycreekreil?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.