US Bridges

Wheeler Road over I-520 (sr 415)

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 11.6 MI NW of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550780

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over I-520 (sr 415) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler Road over I-520 (sr 415) in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 35,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,950 by 2032. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesI-520 (sr 415)
Location11.6 MI NW of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48384, -82.08388
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,600 (2024)
Projected traffic40,950 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeler Road over I-520 (sr 415) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Road over I-520 (sr 415) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeler Road over I-520 (sr 415) carry?

About 35,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Road over I-520 (sr 415)?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Road over I-520 (sr 415)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.