US Bridges

US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Overflow

Fair

Tift County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700150

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
189 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Overflow in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,430 by 2031. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 82 / SR 520 CO
CrossesLittle River Overflow
LocationApp 4 MI W of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.43923, -83.56018
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2024)
Projected traffic20,430 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Overflow built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Overflow carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Overflow?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.