Post Road over Spanish Creek
GoodCharlton County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004950560
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Road over Spanish Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Post Road over Spanish Creek in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 Post Road over Spanish Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Post Road 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 Post Road over Spanish Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Post Road over Spanish Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Post Road over Spanish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.