US Bridges

US 82 / SR 520 WB over Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 5 MI E of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700190

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 / SR 520 WB over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 / SR 520 WB over Middle Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,215 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 / SR 520 WB
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationApp 5 MI E of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.43054, -83.43137
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2024)
Projected traffic10,215 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 / SR 520 WB over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 / SR 520 WB over Middle 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 / SR 520 WB over Middle Creek carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 / SR 520 WB over Middle Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 / SR 520 WB over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.