US Bridges

US 82 Ebl over Branch

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 5.4 Mi.E of U S 29 · Structure no. 012294

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,635
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Ebl over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 Ebl over Branch in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Ebl
CrossesBranch
Location5.4 Mi.E of U S 29
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.14495, -85.6219
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2013)
Projected traffic2,117 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$681,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Ebl over Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 82 Ebl 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Ebl over Branch carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Ebl over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 82 Ebl over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.