US Bridges

US 82 over Bughall Creek

Good

Bullock County, Alabama · 8.6MI E of CO RD 37 · Structure no. 016889

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Bughall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Bughall Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesBughall Creek
Location8.6MI E of CO RD 37
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09629, -85.81712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2013)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Bughall Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Bughall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Bughall Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Bughall Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Bughall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.