US 82 over Drainage Ditch
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W 15th Street · Structure no. 010281
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,420
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Drainage Ditch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 45,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,808 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US 82 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?
About 45,420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).
Who owns US 82 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.