SR 23 over Spanish Creek
GoodCharlton County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004900230
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 390 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,840
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Spanish Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 23 over Spanish Creek in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2032. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Spanish Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over Spanish 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Spanish Creek carry?
About 2,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Spanish Creek?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Spanish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.