US Bridges

US 82 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E of Duncanville · Structure no. 006934

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
612 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 over Big Sandy Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,583 by 2033. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 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 Sandy Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Duncanville
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0582, -87.4402
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length612 ft (186.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2013)
Projected traffic4,583 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Big Sandy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.