US Bridges

Stillwell Road over Ebenezer Creek

FairPosted for load

Effingham County, Georgia · Springfield City Limits · Structure no. 000000010300330

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillwell Road over Ebenezer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stillwell Road over Ebenezer Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,765 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStillwell Road
CrossesEbenezer Creek
LocationSpringfield City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 1131
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36586, -81.29693
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic3,765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stillwell Road over Ebenezer Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillwell Road over Ebenezer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Stillwell Road over Ebenezer Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stillwell Road over Ebenezer Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stillwell Road over Ebenezer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.