US Bridges

US 82 over Pea River

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi.E.Of Al 51 JCT · Structure no. 012254

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Pea River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Pea River in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 97 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 5 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,939 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesPea River
Location2.9 Mi.E.Of Al 51 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.10398, -85.57466
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2013)
Projected traffic2,939 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Pea River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 82 over Pea River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Pea River carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Pea River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Pea River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.