US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z (ebl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed)

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Poulan · Structure no. 000000032100180

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z (ebl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 Cor Z (ebl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed) in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z (ebl)/
CrossesCSX Railroad (removed)
Location0.5 MI E of Poulan
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.51268, -83.77715
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2024)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$826,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z (ebl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z (ebl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Cor Z (ebl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed) carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z (ebl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed)?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Cor Z (ebl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.