US Bridges

US 82 over Branch

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E of CO RD 37 · Structure no. 000216

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Branch in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 MI E of CO RD 37
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.11644, -85.93999
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2013)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Branch carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.