US Bridges

US 82 B SR 520 Wbl over Piney Woods Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · 3.5 Mles East of JCT SR 3 · Structure no. 000000009500310

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 B SR 520 Wbl over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 B SR 520 Wbl over Piney Woods Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,105 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 B SR 520 Wbl
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location3.5 Mles East of JCT SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57307, -84.03407
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2024)
Projected traffic9,105 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 B SR 520 Wbl over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 B SR 520 Wbl over Piney Woods 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 B SR 520 Wbl over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 B SR 520 Wbl over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 B SR 520 Wbl over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.