US Bridges

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

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Poulan · Structure no. 000000032100190

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z (wbl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 Cor Z (wbl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed) in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z (wbl)/
CrossesCSX Railroad (removed)
Location0.5 MI E of Poulan
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.51277, -83.77692
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$826,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z (wbl)/ 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 (wbl)/ over CSX Railroad (removed) carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z (wbl)/ 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 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.