US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Big Creek

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Hoboken · Structure no. 000000002550400

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Big Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,535 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z Wbl
CrossesBig Creek
Location3 MI W of Hoboken
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17405, -82.18688
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,690 (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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z Wbl 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 Wbl over Big Creek carry?

About 5,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Big Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.