US Bridges

US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Willacoochee River

GoodPosted for load

Berrien County, Georgia · App 7 MI E of Alapaha · Structure no. 000000001900150

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Willacoochee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Willacoochee River in Berrien 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 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2031. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 (wbl) Cor Z
CrossesWillacoochee River
LocationApp 7 MI E of Alapaha
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.36026, -83.10442
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2024)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2031
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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Willacoochee River built?

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

What condition is US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Willacoochee River 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 (wbl) Cor Z over Willacoochee River carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Willacoochee River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Willacoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.