US Bridges

US 280 / SR 30 over Black Creek

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 8.2 Miles NE of Pembroke · Structure no. 000000002900110

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
504 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 / SR 30 over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280 / SR 30 over Black Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,020 by 2032. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280 / SR 30
CrossesBlack Creek
Location8.2 Miles NE of Pembroke
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyBryan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.16768, -81.48729
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic10,020 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 / SR 30 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 / SR 30 over Black 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 / SR 30 over Black Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 280 / SR 30 over Black Creek?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 / SR 30 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.