US Bridges

US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Northwest- Albany · Structure no. 000000009500050

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 40,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,775 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82/SR 520 (wbl)
CrossesM-149 Palmyra Road
LocationNorthwest- Albany
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61664, -84.18262
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,700 (2024)
Projected traffic50,775 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road carry?

About 40,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.