US Bridges

US 280 Cor Z (wbl) over Bagley Creek

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Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 2 MI SE Cusseta · Structure no. 000000005350140

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 Cor Z (wbl) over Bagley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 Cor Z (wbl) over Bagley Creek in Chattahoochee 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 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280 Cor Z (wbl)
CrossesBagley Creek
Location2 MI SE Cusseta
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28304, -84.76057
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,130 (2024)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 Cor Z (wbl) over Bagley Creek built?

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

What condition is US 280 Cor Z (wbl) over Bagley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 Cor Z (wbl) over Bagley Creek carry?

About 4,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 280 Cor Z (wbl) over Bagley Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 Cor Z (wbl) over Bagley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.