US Bridges

Stevens Creek Road over Reeds Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Martinez · Structure no. 000000007350220

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Creek Road over Reeds Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stevens Creek Road over Reeds Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,735 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStevens Creek Road
CrossesReeds Creek
Location2 MI NE of Martinez
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54118, -82.05325
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (2024)
Projected traffic15,735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Creek Road over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Creek Road 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 Stevens Creek Road over Reeds Creek carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Creek Road over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Creek Road over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.