US 82 over Sipsey River
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.9 Mi. E. Tusca.Co.Line · Structure no. 019912
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,070
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Sipsey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Sipsey River in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sipsey River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Sipsey River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 over Sipsey River carry?
About 6,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Sipsey River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Sipsey River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.