US Bridges

82nd Airborne Div over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · . 3 KM S/O Base Entrance · Structure no. 0000000000M9381

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,067 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

82nd Airborne Div over Chattahoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 82nd Airborne Div over Chattahoochee River in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 64 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2045. The structure is 1,067 ft (325.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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Carries82nd Airborne Div
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location. 3 KM S/O Base Entrance
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32192, -84.99966
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,067 ft (325.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 82nd Airborne Div over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is 82nd Airborne Div over Chattahoochee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 82nd Airborne Div over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is 82nd Airborne Div over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 1,067 ft (325.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd Airborne Div over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the Army.