US Bridges

US 82 over Dozier Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 8.7 MI E of CO RD 37 · Structure no. 016890

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

About this bridge

US 82 over Dozier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Dozier 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 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesDozier Creek
Location8.7 MI E of CO RD 37
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09677, -85.81545
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Dozier Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Dozier 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 Dozier Creek carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Dozier Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Dozier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.