US Bridges

US 82 over Jemison Mill Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W US 43 · Structure no. 005467

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31,380
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Jemison Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Jemison Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 31,380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,630 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesJemison Mill Creek
Location0.6 MI W US 43
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23738, -87.60365
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,380 (2016)
Projected traffic40,630 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Jemison Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Jemison Mill 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 US 82 over Jemison Mill Creek carry?

About 31,380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Jemison Mill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 82 over Jemison Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.