US Bridges

SR 187 over Suwannoochee Creek

Good

Echols County, Georgia · 16 MI S of Homerville · Structure no. 000000010150180

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
560 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 187 over Suwannoochee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 187 over Suwannoochee Creek in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2032. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 187
CrossesSuwannoochee Creek
Location16 MI S of Homerville
RouteState Highway 187
CountyEchols County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82319, -82.84102
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 187 over Suwannoochee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 187 over Suwannoochee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 187 over Suwannoochee Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 187 over Suwannoochee Creek?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 187 over Suwannoochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.