US Bridges

US 82 over Swift Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E CO RD 79 · Structure no. 001911

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
616 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Swift Creek 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 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,001 by 2033. The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.5 MI E CO RD 79
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56826, -86.67579
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans28
Design loadH 15
Structure length616 ft (187.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2013)
Projected traffic4,001 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Swift Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Swift Creek 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 Swift Creek carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.