US Bridges

US 82 / SR 520 WB over New River

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700800

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 / SR 520 WB over New River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 / SR 520 WB over New River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,090 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 / SR 520 WB
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 4 MI W of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.44295, -83.47597
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,490 (2024)
Projected traffic18,090 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 / SR 520 WB over New River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 / SR 520 WB over New River 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 New River carry?

About 9,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 / SR 520 WB over New River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 / SR 520 WB over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.