US Bridges

SR 30 over Montieth Creek

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 3 MI NE Int US 80 & SR 17 · Structure no. 000000010300360

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Montieth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 30 over Montieth Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,865 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesMontieth Creek
Location3 MI NE Int US 80 & SR 17
RouteState Highway 30
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18569, -81.32543
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2024)
Projected traffic5,865 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 30 over Montieth Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 over Montieth 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Montieth Creek carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Montieth Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SR 30 over Montieth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.