US Bridges

US 76/SR 282 over Sugar Creek Trib

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 6.8 MI S of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300340

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76/SR 282 over Sugar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 76/SR 282 over Sugar Creek Trib in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76/SR 282
CrossesSugar Creek Trib
Location6.8 MI S of Chatsworth
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67766, -84.71646
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,980 (2024)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76/SR 282 over Sugar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76/SR 282 over Sugar Creek Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 76/SR 282 over Sugar Creek Trib carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 76/SR 282 over Sugar Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 76/SR 282 over Sugar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.