US Bridges

Stillmore Highway over Sams Creek

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 2.8 MI W of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300400

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillmore Highway over Sams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stillmore Highway over Sams Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStillmore Highway
CrossesSams Creek
Location2.8 MI W of Metter
RouteCounty Highway 1854
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.41006, -82.10794
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stillmore Highway over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillmore Highway over Sams 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Stillmore Highway over Sams Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stillmore Highway over Sams Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Stillmore Highway over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.