US Bridges

US 82 over Little Catoma Crk Relief

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi.E.Of Meriwether RD · Structure no. 013585

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

About this bridge

US 82 over Little Catoma Crk Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Little Catoma Crk Relief 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 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesLittle Catoma Crk Relief
Location0.8 Mi.E.Of Meriwether RD
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26497, -86.16313
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Little Catoma Crk Relief built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Little Catoma Crk Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Little Catoma Crk Relief carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Little Catoma Crk Relief?

The structure is 246 ft (75 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 Crk Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.