US Bridges

SR 23 over Simon Creek

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 1.7 MI NE of Twin City · Structure no. 000000010700070

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Simon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 23 over Simon Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 23
CrossesSimon Creek
Location1.7 MI NE of Twin City
RouteState Highway 23
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59282, -82.14001
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2024)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Simon Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 23 over Simon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Simon Creek carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Simon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 23 over Simon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.