US 82 over Bowers Park Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E Hargrove Road · Structure no. 009978
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,735
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Bowers Park Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Bowers Park Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 43,735 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,665 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Bowers Park Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Bowers Park 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 Bowers Park Creek carry?
About 43,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Bowers Park Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US 82 over Bowers Park Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.