US Bridges

SR 23 over Nathans Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NE of Twin City · Structure no. 000000010700930

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Nathans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 23 over Nathans Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesNathans Creek
Location3.3 MI NE of Twin City
RouteState Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.61525, -82.12777
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Nathans Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 over Nathans 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Nathans Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Nathans Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 23 over Nathans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.