US Bridges

US 82 over Caney Branch

Poor

Bullock County, Alabama · 3.9 Mi.E of Al 51 JCT · Structure no. 012255

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Caney Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Caney Branch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,939 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesCaney Branch
Location3.9 Mi.E of Al 51 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0961, -85.56121
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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$339,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Caney Branch built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Caney Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Caney Branch carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.