US Bridges

SR 262 over Attapulgus Creek

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI S of Climax · Structure no. 000000008700460

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 262 over Attapulgus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 262 over Attapulgus Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 262
CrossesAttapulgus Creek
LocationApp 2.5 MI S of Climax
RouteState Highway 262
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.8395, -84.42848
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 262 over Attapulgus Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 262 over Attapulgus 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 262 over Attapulgus Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 262 over Attapulgus Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 262 over Attapulgus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.