US Bridges

SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Railroad

Good

Ware County, Georgia · City of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900750

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Railroad 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,935 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 520-US 82-COR Z
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCity of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20887, -82.36776
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2024)
Projected traffic28,935 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Railroad 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 Railroad carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520-US 82-COR Z over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.