US Bridges

US 82 over Oakmulgee Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W Chilton CO Line · Structure no. 020562

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Oakmulgee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Oakmulgee Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,390 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesOakmulgee Creek
Location0.3 MI W Chilton CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84303, -86.95853
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2016)
Projected traffic4,390 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$612,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Oakmulgee Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Oakmulgee Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Oakmulgee Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is US 82 over Oakmulgee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Oakmulgee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.