US Bridges

Clarke Avenue/ Ove over SR 520 Bus (us 82B)

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Dougherty County, Georgia · East Albany · Structure no. 000000009500830

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarke Avenue/ Ove over SR 520 Bus (us 82B) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarke Avenue/ Ove over SR 520 Bus (us 82B) in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,365 by 2032. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClarke Avenue/ Ove
CrossesSR 520 Bus (us 82B)
LocationEast Albany
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57292, -84.03007
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.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2024)
Projected traffic13,365 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarke Avenue/ Ove over SR 520 Bus (us 82B) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarke Avenue/ Ove over SR 520 Bus (us 82B) 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 Clarke Avenue/ Ove over SR 520 Bus (us 82B) carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Clarke Avenue/ Ove over SR 520 Bus (us 82B)?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Clarke Avenue/ Ove over SR 520 Bus (us 82B)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.