US Bridges

SR 203 over Briar Creek

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Alma · Structure no. 000000000500120

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 203 over Briar Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 203
CrossesBriar Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Alma
RouteState Highway 203
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55805, -82.36328
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 203 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 over Briar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Briar Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 203 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.