US Bridges

SR 47 over Keg Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 2.3 MI NW of US-221 · Structure no. 000000007350280

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Keg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 47 over Keg Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 47
CrossesKeg Creek
Location2.3 MI NW of US-221
RouteState Highway 47
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64191, -82.30793
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2024)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$31.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 47 over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Keg 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 47 over Keg Creek carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Keg Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.