US Bridges

SR 23 over Boggy Gut Creek

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Sardis · Structure no. 000000003300080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Boggy Gut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 23 over Boggy Gut Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesBoggy Gut Creek
Location2 MI N of Sardis
RouteState Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.00386, -81.75321
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2031
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Boggy Gut Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 over Boggy Gut 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Boggy Gut Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Boggy Gut Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over Boggy Gut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.