US Bridges

Jack Warner Pkwy over US 82

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E Warrior River · Structure no. 010278

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,445
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Warner Pkwy over US 82 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Warner Pkwy over US 82 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 19,445 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,580 by 2030. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJack Warner Pkwy
CrossesUS 82
Location0.2 MI E Warrior River
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2201, -87.5315
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,445 (2013)
Projected traffic14,580 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Warner Pkwy over US 82 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Warner Pkwy over US 82 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jack Warner Pkwy over US 82 carry?

About 19,445 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jack Warner Pkwy over US 82?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Warner Pkwy over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.