US Bridges

Sugar Mill Blvd over Schoolhouse Creek

Good

Camden County, Georgia · ST Marys - NE Section · Structure no. 000000003950450

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,020
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Mill Blvd over Schoolhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sugar Mill Blvd over Schoolhouse Creek in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSugar Mill Blvd
CrossesSchoolhouse Creek
LocationST Marys - NE Section
RouteCity Street 570
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.76898, -81.58377
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2024)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Mill Blvd over Schoolhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Mill Blvd over Schoolhouse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Mill Blvd over Schoolhouse Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Mill Blvd over Schoolhouse Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Mill Blvd over Schoolhouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.