US 82 over Ut Bear Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.5 MI E Duncanville · Structure no. 009832
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,080
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Ut Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Ut Bear Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,167 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Ut Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 82 over Ut Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 over Ut Bear Creek carry?
About 7,080 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Ut Bear Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US 82 over Ut Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.