SR 22 over Watson Creek
GoodBaldwin County, Georgia · 6.6 MI W of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900020
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 22 over Watson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Watson Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,070 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 22 over Watson Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 22 over Watson 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 22 over Watson Creek carry?
About 5,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 22 over Watson Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 22 over Watson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.