US Bridges

US 82 over Broadhead Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E Al 22 · Structure no. 014837

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Broadhead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Broadhead Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,312 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesBroadhead Creek
Location1.7 MI E Al 22
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7475, -86.86232
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2016)
Projected traffic4,312 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Broadhead Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Broadhead 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Broadhead Creek carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Broadhead Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Broadhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.