US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Willacoochee River O/F

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Willacoochee · Structure no. 000000000300300

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Willacoochee River O/F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Willacoochee River O/F in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,570 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,430 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z (ebl)
CrossesWillacoochee River O/F
Location3 MI W of Willacoochee
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35861, -83.10194
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,570 (2024)
Projected traffic5,430 by 2032
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Willacoochee River O/F built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Willacoochee River O/F 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Willacoochee River O/F carry?

About 4,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Willacoochee River O/F?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Willacoochee River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.