US Bridges

US 82 Wbl over Scl RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E of I65 · Structure no. 005126

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Wbl over Scl RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 Wbl over Scl RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 17,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,852 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 Wbl
CrossesScl RR
Location1.1 MI E of I65
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32646, -86.31882
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,650 (2013)
Projected traffic22,852 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Wbl over Scl RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 Wbl over Scl RR 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 Wbl over Scl RR carry?

About 17,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Wbl over Scl RR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Wbl over Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.