US Bridges

US 319 / SR 107 over Stergeon Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 14 MI N of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750240

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 / SR 107 over Stergeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319 / SR 107 over Stergeon Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 319 / SR 107
CrossesStergeon Creek
Location14 MI N of Fitzgerald
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.77378, -83.05375
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2031
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 / SR 107 over Stergeon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 / SR 107 over Stergeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 / SR 107 over Stergeon Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 319 / SR 107 over Stergeon Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 / SR 107 over Stergeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.