US Bridges

SR 45 over Ichawaynochaway Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Morgan · Structure no. 000000003750220

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Ichawaynochaway Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 45 over Ichawaynochaway Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesIchawaynochaway Creek
Location4 MI NE of Morgan
RouteState Highway 45
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58906, -84.56381
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2024)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$26.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Ichawaynochaway Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Ichawaynochaway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Ichawaynochaway Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.