US Bridges

US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 3.9 MI E of Centreville · Structure no. 020354

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,152 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,761 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesUt Sandy Creek
Location3.9 MI E of Centreville
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94116, -87.07467
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,152 (2022)
Projected traffic5,761 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Ut Sandy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.