US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W Sipsey River · Structure no. 018061
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,687
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,687 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,852 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2 carry?
About 12,687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.