US Bridges

SR 192 over Big Long Creek

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NW of Summertown · Structure no. 000000010700570

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 192 over Big Long Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 192 over Big Long Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 192
CrossesBig Long Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of Summertown
RouteState Highway 192
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.73232, -82.25236
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 192 over Big Long Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 192 over Big Long 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 192 over Big Long Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 192 over Big Long Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 192 over Big Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.