US Bridges

Sand Hill Church R over Otter Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950370

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Hill Church R over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sand Hill Church R over Otter Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSand Hill Church R
CrossesOtter Creek
Location5 MI E of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 277
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53137, -82.74517
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks0%
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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Hill Church R over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Sand Hill Church R over Otter 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Hill Church R over Otter Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sand Hill Church R over Otter Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Hill Church R over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.