SR 42 - US 23 over Big Sandy Creek
FairButts County, Georgia · 1.5 MI S of JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 000000003500110
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,090
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 - US 23 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 42 - US 23 over Big Sandy Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 - US 23 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 - US 23 over Big Sandy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 42 - US 23 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 4,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 - US 23 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 - US 23 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.