SR 49 over Fishing Creek
GoodBaldwin County, Georgia · 1.3 MI W of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900150
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 275 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Fishing Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 9,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 57 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 49 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR 49 over Fishing 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 49 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 9,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.