US Bridges

SR 370 over Sowhatchee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Early County, Georgia · 2.9 MI NW of Safold · Structure no. 000000009900270

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 370 over Sowhatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 370 over Sowhatchee Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 370
CrossesSowhatchee Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of Safold
RouteState Highway 370
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.14952, -85.05421
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 370 over Sowhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 370 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 370 over Sowhatchee Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 370 over Sowhatchee Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 370 over Sowhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.