US Bridges

SR 57 over Sardis Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 9.7 MI NW of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010751360

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Sardis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Sardis Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesSardis Creek
Location9.7 MI NW of Swainsboro
RouteState Highway 57
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68212, -82.46734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2024)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Sardis Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Sardis 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 57 over Sardis Creek carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Sardis Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Sardis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.