US Bridges

Friendship Ch Road over Fifteen Mile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NE of Twin City · Structure no. 000000010751240

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Ch Road over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Friendship Ch Road over Fifteen Mile Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFriendship Ch Road
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location4.1 MI NE of Twin City
RouteCounty Highway 459
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59093, -82.09471
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendship Ch Road over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Ch Road over Fifteen Mile 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 Friendship Ch Road over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Friendship Ch Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship Ch Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.