US Bridges

Spanish Creek RD over Spanish Creek

FairPosted for load

Charlton County, Georgia · 10 MI NW of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004900460

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish Creek RD over Spanish Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Spanish Creek RD over Spanish Creek in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpanish Creek RD
CrossesSpanish Creek
Location10 MI NW of Folkston
RouteCounty Highway 1225
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90274, -82.08946
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spanish Creek RD over Spanish Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Spanish Creek RD over Spanish 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Spanish Creek RD over Spanish Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spanish Creek RD over Spanish Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Spanish Creek RD over Spanish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.