US 82 over Cahaba River (-)
Bibb County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 82 over Cahaba River (-) in Bibb County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,109 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 57 of the 127 inventoried bridges in Bibb County rated good (44.9%); 1 (0.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 839 ft |
| Location | 0.10MI W Jct SR 25 |
| NBI structure number | 016951 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bibb County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al 5 over NS RR Active | 1957 | 7,797 | Fair |
| Al 5 over Johnsons Brook | 1957 | 7,505 | Fair |
| US 82 over Al 5 (+) | 1997 | 6,538 | Good |
| US 82 over Hubbard Springs Branch | 1929 | 6,350 | Fair |
| US 82 over Mooney Creek | 1929 | 6,350 | Fair |
| Al 5 over Affonee Creek Relief | 1942 | 5,669 | Fair |
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