SR 273 over Sowhatchee Creek
GoodPosted for loadEarly County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Jakin · Structure no. 000000009900210
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 273 over Sowhatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 273 over Sowhatchee Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 273 over Sowhatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 273 over Sowhatchee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 273 over Sowhatchee Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 273 over Sowhatchee Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 273 over Sowhatchee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.