US Bridges

US 82 over Eddins Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT US 11 · Structure no. 011405

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Eddins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Eddins Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 24,620 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,877 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesEddins Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT US 11
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16675, -87.52556
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,620 (2016)
Projected traffic31,877 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Eddins Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Eddins 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Eddins Creek carry?

About 24,620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Eddins Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 82 over Eddins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.