US Bridges

SR 46 over Fifteen Mile CR

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 2.8 MI E of Metter · Structure no. 000000004350140

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Fifteen Mile CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Fifteen Mile CR in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,220 by 2031. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesFifteen Mile CR
Location2.8 MI E of Metter
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39194, -82.01429
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,990 (2024)
Projected traffic8,220 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Fifteen Mile CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Fifteen Mile CR 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 SR 46 over Fifteen Mile CR carry?

About 5,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Fifteen Mile CR?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Fifteen Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.