SR 45 over Merrett Creek
GoodCalhoun County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Morgan · Structure no. 000000003700320
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 45 over Merrett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Merrett Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 45 over Merrett Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 45 over Merrett 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 45 over Merrett Creek carry?
About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 45 over Merrett Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 45 over Merrett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.