Sheffield Road over Alligator Creek
FairPosted for loadBaker County, Georgia · App 13 Miles West Northwe · Structure no. 000000000750080
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheffield Road over Alligator Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sheffield Road over Alligator Creek in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheffield Road over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheffield Road over Alligator Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Sheffield Road over Alligator Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sheffield Road over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Sheffield Road over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.