US Bridges

US 82 over Little Catoma Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi.E.Of Meriwether RD · Structure no. 013583

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,825
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Little Catoma Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Little Catoma Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,825 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,131 by 2033. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesLittle Catoma Creek
Location0.4 Mi.E.Of Meriwether RD
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26852, -86.1672
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,825 (2013)
Projected traffic10,131 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Little Catoma Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Little Catoma 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 over Little Catoma Creek carry?

About 7,825 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Little Catoma Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Little Catoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.