Sulphur Springs Ro over Big Sandy Creek
FairButts County, Georgia · Indian Springs State Park · Structure no. 000000003550330
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Sulphur Springs Ro over Big Sandy Creek is a steel frame carrying Sulphur Springs Ro over Big Sandy Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sulphur Springs Ro over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Sulphur Springs Ro 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 Sulphur Springs Ro over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sulphur Springs Ro over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sulphur Springs Ro over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.