US Bridges

US 82 over Fay Branch

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.437 MI E. Autauga CO Li · Structure no. 017131

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Fay Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Fay Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,724 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesFay Branch
Location0.437 MI E. Autauga CO Li
RouteState Highway 82
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44808, -86.40782
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2013)
Projected traffic13,724 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Fay Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Fay Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Fay Branch carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Fay Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 82 over Fay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.