US Bridges

Green Spence Road over Little Long Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 5.8 MI NE of Summertown · Structure no. 000000010750030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Spence Road over Little Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Spence Road over Little Long Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreen Spence Road
CrossesLittle Long Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of Summertown
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.76861, -82.18151
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Spence Road over Little Long Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Spence Road over Little 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 Green Spence Road over Little Long Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Spence Road over Little Long Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Green Spence Road over Little Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.