US Bridges

US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Alapaha River

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · App 1.7 MI E of Alapaha · Structure no. 000000001900450

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Alapaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over Alapaha River in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,595 by 2031. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 (wbl) Cor Z
CrossesAlapaha River
LocationApp 1.7 MI E of Alapaha
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.38587, -83.19374
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2024)
Projected traffic8,595 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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.