US Bridges

SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave

Good

Ware County, Georgia · City of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900300

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,375 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 520-US 82-COR Z
CrossesCSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave
LocationCity of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20778, -82.36106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic24,375 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Rr- SR 38 Plant Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.