Clarence Martin RD over Sowhatchee Creek
GoodEarly County, Georgia · 8.5 MI of SW of Blakely · Structure no. 000000009950080
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clarence Martin RD over Sowhatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Clarence Martin RD over Sowhatchee Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 55 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 Clarence Martin RD over Sowhatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Clarence Martin RD 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 Clarence Martin RD over Sowhatchee Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Clarence Martin RD over Sowhatchee Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Clarence Martin RD over Sowhatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.