US Bridges

South Liberty Road over Hurricane Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · S Nicholls City Limits · Structure no. 000000006900620

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Liberty Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Liberty Road over Hurricane Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Liberty Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationS Nicholls City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 1142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50837, -82.63485
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Liberty Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Liberty Road over Hurricane 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 South Liberty Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Liberty Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns South Liberty Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.