US Bridges

SR 62 over Dry Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 3.7 MI E of Blakely · Structure no. 000000009900110

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 over Dry Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.7 MI E of Blakely
RouteState Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40382, -84.87435
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$914,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Dry 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 62 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.