US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee Creek

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NW of Sasser · Structure no. 000000027300120

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 97 years old, older 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,695 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z (ebl)
CrossesChicksawhatchee Creek
Location1.9 MI NW of Sasser
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.73497, -84.38031
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic13,695 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee Creek carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.