US Bridges

SR 253 over Spring Creek

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 12 MI SW of Bainbridge · Structure no. 000000008750670

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 253 over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 253 over Spring Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2038. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 253
CrossesSpring Creek
Location12 MI SW of Bainbridge
RouteState Highway 253
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.86996, -84.7607
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic1,825 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 253 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 253 over Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 253 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 253 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 253 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.