US Bridges

Co. Rd. 82 over Piney Wood Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 1MI E Fosters X RD · Structure no. 003487

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
420
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 82 over Piney Wood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 82 over Piney Wood Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2035. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 82
CrossesPiney Wood Creek
Location1MI E Fosters X RD
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4214, -85.5382
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (1990)
Projected traffic581 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 82 over Piney Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 82 over Piney Wood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 82 over Piney Wood Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 82 over Piney Wood Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 82 over Piney Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.