US Bridges

US 82 over Little Catoma Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.9 MI W of Bullockco Lin · Structure no. 013587

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Little Catoma Creek is a concrete continuous culvert 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesLittle Catoma Creek
Location0.9 MI W of Bullockco Lin
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.14167, -86.01167
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,170 (2013)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$462,000 (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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Little Catoma Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Little Catoma Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Little Catoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.