US Bridges

Old Evans Road over Reed Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 1 MI SE of Evans · Structure no. 000000007350290

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Evans Road over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Evans Road over Reed Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 24,100 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Evans Road
CrossesReed Creek
Location1 MI SE of Evans
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5293, -82.11321
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2024)
Projected traffic24,100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$18.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Evans Road over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Evans Road over Reed 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 Old Evans Road over Reed Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Evans Road over Reed Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Old Evans Road over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.