US Bridges

US 82 over Mooney Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 2.4 MI E Tusc CO Line · Structure no. 012459

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1997
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 Mooney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Mooney Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1997, 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
CrossesMooney Creek
Location2.4 MI E Tusc CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03272, -87.27953
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Mooney Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 82 over Mooney 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Mooney Creek carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Mooney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 82 over Mooney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.