US Bridges

East Sunset RD over Sloans Creek

Fair

Colquitt County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007150080

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Sunset RD over Sloans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Sunset RD over Sloans Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Sunset RD
CrossesSloans Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1031, -83.76053
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Sunset RD over Sloans Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Sunset RD over Sloans 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does East Sunset RD over Sloans Creek carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Sunset RD over Sloans Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns East Sunset RD over Sloans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.