US Bridges

US 82 over Martin Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi.W.Of Barbourco Lin · Structure no. 012353

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Martin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Martin Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.9 Mi.W.Of Barbourco Lin
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.05127, -85.44107
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2013)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Martin Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Martin Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 82 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.