US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z /SR52 over Red Bluff Creek Trib.

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 1 MI W of Axson · Structure no. 000000000300100

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z /SR52 over Red Bluff Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 Cor Z /SR52 over Red Bluff Creek Trib. in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 92 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,655 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z /SR52
CrossesRed Bluff Creek Trib.
LocationApp 1 MI W of Axson
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.27888, -82.74773
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2024)
Projected traffic5,655 by 2032
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z /SR52 over Red Bluff Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z /SR52 over Red Bluff Creek Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Cor Z /SR52 over Red Bluff Creek Trib. carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z /SR52 over Red Bluff Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 82 Cor Z /SR52 over Red Bluff Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.