Sowhatchee Road over Sheffield Mill Creek
GoodEarly County, Georgia · 11.5 Mi. S.W. of Blakely · Structure no. 000000009950560
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sowhatchee Road over Sheffield Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sowhatchee Road over Sheffield Mill Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 75 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Sowhatchee Road over Sheffield Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sowhatchee Road over Sheffield Mill 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 Sowhatchee Road over Sheffield Mill Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sowhatchee Road over Sheffield Mill Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sowhatchee Road over Sheffield Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.