US Bridges

SR 82 over I-85 (sr 403)

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015750810

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over I-85 (sr 403) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 82 over I-85 (sr 403) in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,655 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesSR 82
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location5 MI N of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18634, -83.59382
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic5,655 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.