US Bridges

US 82 over Trib. to Rum Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.6 MI E US 11 Bypass · Structure no. 006085

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Trib. to Rum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Trib. to Rum Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 89 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 15,820 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,483 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesTrib. to Rum Creek
Location2.6 MI E US 11 Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1407, -87.5119
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic15,820 (2016)
Projected traffic20,483 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Trib. to Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 82 over Trib. to Rum 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Trib. to Rum Creek carry?

About 15,820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Trib. to Rum Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Trib. to Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.