Old Savannah Road over Big Long Creek
GoodPosted for loadEmanuel County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NE of Summertown · Structure no. 000000010700750
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Savannah Road over Big Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Savannah Road over Big Long Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Savannah Road over Big Long Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Savannah Road over Big Long 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 Old Savannah Road over Big Long Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Savannah Road over Big Long Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Savannah Road over Big Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.