US Bridges

US 82 over Brown Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.9 MI W of Meriwether RD · Structure no. 008674

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Brown Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Brown 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 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 16,370 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,195 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesBrown Branch
Location2.9 MI W of Meriwether RD
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30061, -86.20349
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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 traffic16,370 (2013)
Projected traffic21,195 by 2033
Trucks20%
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Brown Branch built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Brown 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Brown Branch carry?

About 16,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Brown Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 82 over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.