US Bridges

US 78-US 278 over SR00092

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · In East Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009750740

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78-US 278 over SR00092 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78-US 278 over SR00092 in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 78-US 278
CrossesSR00092
LocationIn East Douglasville
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75708, -84.73605
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2024)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$16.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78-US 278 over SR00092 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78-US 278 over SR00092 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 78-US 278 over SR00092 carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 78-US 278 over SR00092?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 78-US 278 over SR00092?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.