US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z / SR 5 over Piney Woods Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 8.8 MI W of Sylvester · Structure no. 000000032100160

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z / SR 5 over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 Cor Z / SR 5 over Piney Woods Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 years old, older 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,905 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z / SR 5
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location8.8 MI W of Sylvester
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55206, -83.97669
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2024)
Projected traffic19,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z / SR 5 over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z / SR 5 over Piney Woods 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Cor Z / SR 5 over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z / SR 5 over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 82 Cor Z / SR 5 over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.