US Bridges

SR 15 ALT-82 over Curry Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · In Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015751000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,506
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 ALT-82 over Curry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 ALT-82 over Curry Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,506 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,200 by 2035. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15 ALT-82
CrossesCurry Creek
LocationIn Jefferson
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1231, -83.56778
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,506 (2024)
Projected traffic26,200 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$41.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 ALT-82 over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 ALT-82 over Curry Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 ALT-82 over Curry Creek carry?

About 8,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 ALT-82 over Curry Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 ALT-82 over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.