US Bridges

US 82 over Bughall Crk

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 0.15 Mi.E.Of CO RD 22 · Structure no. 013235

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Bughall Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Bughall Crk in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,385 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesBughall Crk
Location0.15 Mi.E.Of CO RD 22
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.10975, -85.79427
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic1,070 (2013)
Projected traffic1,385 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Bughall Crk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Bughall Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Bughall Crk carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Bughall Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Bughall Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.