US Bridges

SR 46 over Sams Creek

Fair

Candler County, Georgia · 2.2 MI W of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300530

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Sams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Sams Creek in Candler 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 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesSams Creek
Location2.2 MI W of Metter
RouteState Highway 46
CountyCandler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39107, -82.09841
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Sams Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 46 over Sams 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Sams Creek carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Sams Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.