US Bridges

SR 82 Spur over I-85 (sr 403)

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 6.3 MI N of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015700170

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 Spur over I-85 (sr 403) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 82 Spur over I-85 (sr 403) in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2031. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82 Spur
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location6.3 MI N of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 82
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20582, -83.5524
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 82 Spur over I-85 (sr 403) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 Spur over I-85 (sr 403) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 Spur over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 Spur over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 Spur over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.