US Bridges

Co.Rd. 82 over Kidd Branch

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · HWY 82 E of Newell · Structure no. 016216

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 82 over Kidd Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Rd. 82 over Kidd Branch in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 82
CrossesKidd Branch
LocationHWY 82 E of Newell
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4322, -85.4343
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic450 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 82 over Kidd Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 82 over Kidd Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 82 over Kidd Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 82 over Kidd Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 82 over Kidd Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.