US Bridges

County RD 82 over Patsaliga River

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Gantt Red Level Road · Structure no. 008406

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
566 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 82 over Patsaliga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 82 over Patsaliga River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2030. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty RD 82
CrossesPatsaliga River
LocationGantt Red Level Road
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41447, -86.53496
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (1994)
Projected traffic937 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 82 over Patsaliga River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 82 over Patsaliga River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 82 over Patsaliga River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 82 over Patsaliga River?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 82 over Patsaliga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.