US Bridges

US 82 over L * N RR (abandon)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E Warrior River · Structure no. 006553

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over L * N RR (abandon) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 over L * N RR (abandon) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 48,953 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,215 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 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
CrossesL * N RR (abandon)
Location0.4 MI E Warrior River
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21625, -87.5295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,953 (2021)
Projected traffic80,215 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over L * N RR (abandon) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over L * N RR (abandon) 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 L * N RR (abandon) carry?

About 48,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over L * N RR (abandon)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over L * N RR (abandon)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.