US Bridges

Sand Hill Road over Deep Creek

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Bowman · Structure no. 000000010550240

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Hill Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sand Hill Road over Deep Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSand Hill Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location5.5 MI S of Bowman
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12362, -83.02165
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Hill Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Hill Road over Deep 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sand Hill Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sand Hill Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Hill Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.