US Bridges

US 82 over Al 5 (-)

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · JCT SR 5 * SR 6 · Structure no. 013578

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Al 5 (-) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Al 5 (-) in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,379 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesAl 5 (-)
LocationJCT SR 5 * SR 6
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96501, -87.16881
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2013)
Projected traffic3,379 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Al 5 (-) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Al 5 (-) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Al 5 (-) carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Al 5 (-)?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Al 5 (-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.