US Bridges

SR 232 over Reeds Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 6.4 MI NE of Grovetown · Structure no. 000000007300240

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 232 over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 232 over Reeds Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 50 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,015 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 232
CrossesReeds Creek
Location6.4 MI NE of Grovetown
RouteState Highway 232
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50804, -82.11333
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2024)
Projected traffic27,015 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$799,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 232 over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 232 over Reeds 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 232 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 232 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 232 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.