US Bridges

A B Fulford Mem Br over Sandy Mount Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 2 Mi. Nw. of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009350390

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

A B Fulford Mem Br over Sandy Mount Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying A B Fulford Mem Br over Sandy Mount Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesA B Fulford Mem Br
CrossesSandy Mount Creek
Location2 Mi. Nw. of Vienna
RouteState Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.11151, -83.83624
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A B Fulford Mem Br over Sandy Mount Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is A B Fulford Mem Br over Sandy Mount 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 A B Fulford Mem Br over Sandy Mount Creek carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is A B Fulford Mem Br over Sandy Mount Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns A B Fulford Mem Br over Sandy Mount Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.