US Bridges

SR 28 over Reeds Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 1.6 MI N of Martinez · Structure no. 000000007300480

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Reeds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Reeds Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 36 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,365 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesReeds Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Martinez
RouteState Highway 28
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53858, -82.08029
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2024)
Projected traffic31,365 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$533,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 28 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 28 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.