US Bridges

SR 169 over Bull Creek

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010950220

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over Bull Creek in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 169
CrossesBull Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Claxton
RouteState Highway 169
CountyEvans County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.10604, -81.97386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$21.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 over Bull 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 SR 169 over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 169 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.