US Bridges

SR 61 over Bay Spring Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000004500310

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Bay Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 61 over Bay Spring Creek in Carroll 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,030 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 61
CrossesBay Spring Creek
Location3 MI S of Villa Rica
RouteState Highway 61
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68855, -84.94283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2024)
Projected traffic39,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Bay Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 61 over Bay Spring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Bay Spring Creek carry?

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Bay Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 61 over Bay Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.