US Bridges

US 82 over Ut Big Creek (+)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.9 MI E CO RD 140 · Structure no. 000605

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,445
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Ut Big Creek (+) is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Ut Big Creek (+) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 9,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,229 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesUt Big Creek (+)
Location0.9 MI E CO RD 140
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23977, -87.66077
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic9,445 (2016)
Projected traffic12,229 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Ut Big Creek (+) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 82 over Ut Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Ut Big Creek (+) carry?

About 9,445 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Ut Big Creek (+)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Ut Big Creek (+)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.