US Bridges

Sunshine Road over Laundry Creek

Good

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · .2 KM W/O Sightseeing RD · Structure no. 0000000000M9380

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Sunshine Road over Laundry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunshine Road over Laundry Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSunshine Road
CrossesLaundry Creek
Location.2 KM W/O Sightseeing RD
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.31748, -84.97689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunshine Road over Laundry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine Road over Laundry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sunshine Road over Laundry Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Sunshine Road over Laundry Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine Road over Laundry Creek?

It is owned by the Army.