US Bridges

SR 257 over Limestone Creek

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300230

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 257 over Limestone Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 257
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location5 MI S of Cochran
RouteState Highway 257
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.31187, -83.35432
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 257 over Limestone 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 257 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 257 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.