US Bridges

SR 74 over Tobesofkee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · 9 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002100380

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 over Tobesofkee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 74 over Tobesofkee Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 74
CrossesTobesofkee Creek
Location9 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteState Highway 74
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.8656, -83.83812
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2024)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 74 over Tobesofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 74 over Tobesofkee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 74 over Tobesofkee Creek carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 over Tobesofkee Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 over Tobesofkee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.