US Bridges

Co. 83 over Osanippa Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1. 4 Mi. N. W. Cusseta · Structure no. 013042

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,149
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 83 over Osanippa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 83 over Osanippa Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,707 by 2037. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. 83
CrossesOsanippa Creek
Location1. 4 Mi. N. W. Cusseta
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80417, -85.31333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2014)
Projected traffic1,707 by 2037
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 83 over Osanippa Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 83 over Osanippa 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 83 over Osanippa Creek carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Co. 83 over Osanippa Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 83 over Osanippa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.