US Bridges

US 82 over Ut Bear Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E of Duncanville · Structure no. 009841

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 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 1942 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 83 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesUt Bear Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Duncanville
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04468, -87.3908
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2016)
Projected traffic9,167 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Ut Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns US 82 over Ut Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.