US Bridges

US 82 over White Water Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 1.6 MI E CO RD 40 · Structure no. 016744

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over White Water Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over White Water Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesWhite Water Creek
Location1.6 MI E CO RD 40
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52152, -86.61585
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2013)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over White Water 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 White Water Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.