US Bridges

US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Perch Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 12 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900780

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Perch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Perch Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 (ebl) Cor Z
CrossesPerch Creek
Location12 MI NW of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.26702, -82.6439
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2024)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2032
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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Perch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Perch Creek carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Perch Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.