US Bridges

US 82 Ebl over Jenkins Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.9 MI W of Meriwether RD · Structure no. 008675

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Ebl over Jenkins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 Ebl over Jenkins Creek 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 11,830 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,317 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 Ebl
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location1.9 MI W of Meriwether RD
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.292, -86.19085
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,830 (2013)
Projected traffic15,317 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Ebl over Jenkins Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 Ebl over Jenkins Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Ebl over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 11,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Ebl over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Ebl over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.