US Bridges

SR 23 over Open Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Garfield · Structure no. 000000010700100

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Open Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 23 over Open Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesOpen Creek
Location1 MI N of Garfield
RouteState Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.66648, -82.09438
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Open Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 over Open 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Open Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Open Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over Open Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.