US Bridges

US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over CSX Railroad 908586W

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900730

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over CSX Railroad 908586W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over CSX Railroad 908586W in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,480 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,095 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 (wbl) Cor Z
CrossesCSX Railroad 908586W
Location4 MI W of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.23407, -82.42684
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,480 (2024)
Projected traffic13,095 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over CSX Railroad 908586W built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over CSX Railroad 908586W 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over CSX Railroad 908586W carry?

About 5,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over CSX Railroad 908586W?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 (wbl) Cor Z over CSX Railroad 908586W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.