US Bridges

US 82 over Carlisle Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 4.7 W of Meriwether RD · Structure no. 008672

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,160
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Carlisle Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Carlisle Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 31,160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,345 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesCarlisle Branch
Location4.7 W of Meriwether RD
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31547, -86.22876
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic31,160 (2013)
Projected traffic40,345 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Carlisle Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Carlisle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 82 over Carlisle Branch carry?

About 31,160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Carlisle Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Carlisle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.