US Bridges

US 82 over Campus DR

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W JCT SR 215 · Structure no. 006554

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Campus DR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 over Campus DR 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 22,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,653 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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
CrossesCampus DR
Location0.5 MI W JCT SR 215
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2157, -87.52872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 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 traffic22,130 (2013)
Projected traffic28,653 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Campus DR built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Campus DR 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 Campus DR carry?

About 22,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Campus DR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Campus DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.