US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z Ebl / over Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brantley County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Hoboken · Structure no. 000000002500330

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z Ebl / over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 Cor Z Ebl / over Big Creek in Brantley 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,535 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z Ebl /
CrossesBig Creek
Location3 MI W of Hoboken
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17387, -82.18685
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,770 (2024)
Projected traffic8,535 by 2032
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z Ebl / over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 Cor Z Ebl / over Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Cor Z Ebl / over Big Creek carry?

About 7,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z Ebl / over Big Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Cor Z Ebl / over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.