US Bridges

SR 223 over Uchee Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 2.2 MI NW of Grovetown · Structure no. 000000007350240

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 223 over Uchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 223 over Uchee Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,170 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 223
CrossesUchee Creek
Location2.2 MI NW of Grovetown
RouteState Highway 223
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46692, -82.23258
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2024)
Projected traffic7,170 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 223 over Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 223 over Uchee 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 223 over Uchee Creek carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 223 over Uchee Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 223 over Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.