US Bridges

SR 140 over Sugar Hill Creek

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Pine Log · Structure no. 000000001500550

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Sugar Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 140 over Sugar Hill Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 140
CrossesSugar Hill Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Pine Log
RouteState Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34561, -84.70361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic2,880 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Sugar Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 140 over Sugar Hill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Sugar Hill Creek carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Sugar Hill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 140 over Sugar Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.