US Bridges

US 82 /Sr 520(WBL) over CSX Railroad (abandoned)

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009500070

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 /Sr 520(WBL) over CSX Railroad (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 /Sr 520(WBL) over CSX Railroad (abandoned) in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,775 by 2032. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 /Sr 520(WBL)
CrossesCSX Railroad (abandoned)
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61672, -84.18078
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,530 (2024)
Projected traffic50,775 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 /Sr 520(WBL) over CSX Railroad (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 /Sr 520(WBL) over CSX Railroad (abandoned) 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 CSX Railroad (abandoned) carry?

About 9,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 82 /Sr 520(WBL) over CSX Railroad (abandoned)?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 /Sr 520(WBL) over CSX Railroad (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.