US Bridges

County RD 82 over Pigeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · CR 82 @ County Line · Structure no. 007203

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 82 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 82 over Pigeon Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2030. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 82
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationCR 82 @ County Line
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42798, -86.67375
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1994)
Projected traffic344 by 2030
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 82 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is County RD 82 over Pigeon 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 82 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 82 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 82 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.