US Bridges

Stilson-Leefield R over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bulloch County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100770

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stilson-Leefield R over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stilson-Leefield R over Spring Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStilson-Leefield R
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7 MI NE of Brooklet
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46126, -81.62024
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stilson-Leefield R over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stilson-Leefield R over Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stilson-Leefield R over Spring Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stilson-Leefield R over Spring Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stilson-Leefield R over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.