US Bridges

US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Trib

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 1.75 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700170

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 / SR 520 CO over Little River Trib in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 69 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 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,600 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 82 / SR 520 CO
CrossesLittle River Trib
LocationApp 1.75 MI W of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.44946, -83.53368
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,400 (2024)
Projected traffic42,600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

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

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

About 27,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.