US Bridges

US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Tusc CO Line · Structure no. 012458

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 96 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 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,222 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesHubbard Springs Branch
Location0.1 MI E Tusc CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.02457, -87.31713
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic6,350 (2016)
Projected traffic8,222 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.