US Bridges

SR 22 over Town Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 8.8 MI NE of Milledgevill · Structure no. 000000000900080

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Town Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesTown Creek
Location8.8 MI NE of Milledgevill
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.15078, -83.09767
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2024)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Town Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.