US Bridges

SR 200 over Spring Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 2 Miles West of Damascus · Structure no. 000000009900190

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 200 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 200 over Spring Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 200
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 Miles West of Damascus
RouteState Highway 200
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3065, -84.74919
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 200 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 200 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 200 over Spring Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 200 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 200 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.