US Bridges

US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Hardy Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Berrien County, Georgia · 1.8 MI W of Enigma · Structure no. 000000001900100

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Hardy Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Hardy Mill Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,160 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,115 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 (ebl) Cor Z
CrossesHardy Mill Creek
Location1.8 MI W of Enigma
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.41788, -83.35938
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,160 (2024)
Projected traffic8,115 by 2032
Trucks27%
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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Hardy Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Hardy Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Hardy Mill Creek carry?

About 8,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Hardy Mill Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Hardy Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.