US Bridges

County RD 82 over No Name Branch

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Gantt - Rl RD @ Buck CR · Structure no. 008048

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 82 over No Name Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 82 over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 82
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationGantt - Rl RD @ Buck CR
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41735, -86.58312
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (1994)
Projected traffic832 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$312,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 82 over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 82 over No Name Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 82 over No Name Branch carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 82 over No Name Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 82 over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.