US Bridges

US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · Bibb · Structure no. 021453

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,690
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,483 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesUt Sandy Creek
LocationBibb
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.93191, -87.05673
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating69.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2016)
Projected traffic3,483 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Ut Sandy 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 Ut Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Ut Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.