US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Red Bluff Creek

Fair

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 1 MI E of Axson · Structure no. 000000000300110

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Red Bluff Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 Cor Z (ebl)
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
LocationApp 1 MI E of Axson
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.27349, -82.71605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2024)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Red Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.