US Bridges

SR 24 over Spring Creek

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100030

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 24 over Spring Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 91 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesSpring Creek
Location8 MI E of Statesboro
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48692, -81.64964
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR 24 over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.