US Bridges

US 82 MP 239.816 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Bacon County, Georgia · Eufaula-Ga ST Line · Structure no. 000000023990010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 MP 239.816 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 MP 239.816 over Chattahoochee River in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 13,980 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,101 by 2033. The structure is 1,132 ft (345 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 MP 239.816
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationEufaula-Ga ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBacon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.89155, -85.1352
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,132 ft (345 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,980 (2013)
Projected traffic18,101 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 MP 239.816 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 MP 239.816 over Chattahoochee River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 MP 239.816 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 13,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 82 MP 239.816 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 1,132 ft (345 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 MP 239.816 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.