US Bridges

US 82 SR 520 Cor over College Creek

Fair

Glynn County, Georgia · 6 MI W JCT SR 303 & SR 25 · Structure no. 000000012700340

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 SR 520 Cor over College Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 SR 520 Cor over College Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 SR 520 Cor
CrossesCollege Creek
Location6 MI W JCT SR 303 & SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19209, -81.66092
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 SR 520 Cor over College Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 SR 520 Cor over College Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 SR 520 Cor over College Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 SR 520 Cor over College Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 SR 520 Cor over College Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.