Sims Bridge Road over Grove Creek
FairPosted for loadBanks County, Georgia · 8.1 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150140
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sims Bridge Road over Grove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sims Bridge Road over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sims Bridge Road over Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sims Bridge Road over Grove 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sims Bridge Road over Grove Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sims Bridge Road over Grove Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sims Bridge Road over Grove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.