Sandy Bottom Road over Dry Creek
GoodEarly County, Georgia · 6.7 Miles West of Damascu · Structure no. 000000009950030
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy Bottom Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sandy Bottom Road over Dry Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 44 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy Bottom Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Sandy Bottom Road 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 Sandy Bottom Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sandy Bottom Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy Bottom Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.