US Bridges

SR 24 over Town Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 10.8 MI SE of Milledgevil · Structure no. 000000000950440

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Town Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2034. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesTown Creek
Location10.8 MI SE of Milledgevil
RouteState Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99182, -83.07337
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$34.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 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 24 over Town Creek carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Town Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.