US Bridges

State Line Road over Big Indian Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 4.5 Mi. SW of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004551430

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Line Road over Big Indian Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location4.5 Mi. SW of Bowdon
RouteCounty Highway 813
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48858, -85.30523
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic4,929 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line Road over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Big Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Line Road over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.