US Bridges

US 82 over Al 5 (+)

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · JCT SR5 * SR6 · Structure no. 016953

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,538
2021 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 1997, so it is 28 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 6,538 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,713 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82
CrossesAl 5 (+)
LocationJCT SR5 * SR6
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96478, -87.16893
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,538 (2021)
Projected traffic10,713 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 6,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Al 5 (+)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.