US Bridges

Bowen Road over Sandy Mount Creek

FairPosted for load

Dooly County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009350250

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen Road over Sandy Mount Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowen Road over Sandy Mount Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 93 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBowen Road
CrossesSandy Mount Creek
Location3 MI NE of Vienna
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyDooly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13274, -83.7535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen Road over Sandy Mount Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Bowen Road over Sandy Mount Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bowen Road over Sandy Mount Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bowen Road over Sandy Mount Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bowen Road over Sandy Mount Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.