US Bridges

US 25 Sbl over Mcbean Creek

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 10.2 MI N of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003350470

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 Sbl over Mcbean Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 Sbl over Mcbean Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,045 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25 Sbl
CrossesMcbean Creek
Location10.2 MI N of Waynesboro
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.23656, -82.04533
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,030 (2024)
Projected traffic12,045 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 Sbl over Mcbean Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 Sbl over Mcbean 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 Sbl over Mcbean Creek carry?

About 8,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 25 Sbl over Mcbean Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 Sbl over Mcbean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.