US Bridges

US 82 over Sispey River Relief #4

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W Sipsey River · Structure no. 019917

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Sispey River Relief #4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Sispey River Relief #4 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 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesSispey River Relief #4
Location0.2 MI W Sipsey River
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27433, -87.7584
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2016)
Projected traffic7,859 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Sispey River Relief #4 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Sispey River Relief #4 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 Sispey River Relief #4 carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Sispey River Relief #4?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Sispey River Relief #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.