US 82 over Big Sandy Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E Duncanville · Structure no. 002660
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 612 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,033
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 over Big Sandy Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 9,033 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,802 by 2041. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Big Sandy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 9,033 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.