US 82 over Box Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.2 MI W of Sipsey River · Structure no. 018059
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,070
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Box Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Box Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,859 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Box Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Box Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US 82 over Box Creek carry?
About 6,070 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Box Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Box Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.