US Bridges

US 25 SR 73 over Grice Creek

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010900020

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 SR 73 over Grice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 25 SR 73 over Grice Creek in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 5,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 25 SR 73
CrossesGrice Creek
Location6 MI S of Claxton
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06766, -81.90854
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic5,370 (2024)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 SR 73 over Grice Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 25 SR 73 over Grice 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 25 SR 73 over Grice Creek carry?

About 5,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 25 SR 73 over Grice Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 25 SR 73 over Grice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.