US Bridges

SR 102 over Joes Creek

Good

Glascock County, Georgia · 2.2 MI NE of Mitchell · Structure no. 000000012550140

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 102 over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 102 over Joes Creek in Glascock County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 102
CrossesJoes Creek
Location2.2 MI NE of Mitchell
RouteState Highway 102
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.23019, -82.66726
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 102 over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 102 over Joes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 102 over Joes Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 102 over Joes Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 102 over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.