US Bridges

SR 188 over Little Tired Creek

Fair

Grady County, Georgia · App 1.7 Miles North of Ca · Structure no. 000000013100350

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Little Tired Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 188 over Little Tired Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 188
CrossesLittle Tired Creek
LocationApp 1.7 Miles North of Ca
RouteState Highway 188
CountyGrady County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89554, -84.19352
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2024)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 188 over Little Tired Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Little Tired Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Little Tired Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Little Tired Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Little Tired Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.