US Bridges

SR 62 over Ichawaynochaway Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Leary · Structure no. 000000003700200

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
941 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Ichawaynochaway Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Ichawaynochaway Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2031. The structure is 941 ft (286.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesIchawaynochaway Creek
Location3 MI SW of Leary
RouteState Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46939, -84.57054
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length941 ft (286.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Ichawaynochaway Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Ichawaynochaway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Ichawaynochaway Creek carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

The structure is 941 ft (286.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.