US Bridges

US 82 over Big Creek (-)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W CO RD 140 · Structure no. 005818

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,445
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Big Creek (-) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 over Big Creek (-) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesBig Creek (-)
Location0.2 MI W CO RD 140
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24745, -87.67687
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,445 (2016)
Projected traffic12,229 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Big Creek (-) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over 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 Big Creek (-) carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Big Creek (-)?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Big Creek (-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.