Sisters Ferry over Ebenezer Creek
GoodEffingham County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010350100
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sisters Ferry over Ebenezer Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sisters Ferry over Ebenezer Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Sisters Ferry over Ebenezer Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Sisters Ferry over Ebenezer 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sisters Ferry over Ebenezer Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sisters Ferry over Ebenezer Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sisters Ferry over Ebenezer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.