US Bridges

Tired Creek Road over Sofkee Creek

Fair

Grady County, Georgia · App 2.2 MI NW of Reno · Structure no. 000000013150570

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tired Creek Road over Sofkee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tired Creek Road over Sofkee Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTired Creek Road
CrossesSofkee Creek
LocationApp 2.2 MI NW of Reno
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80433, -84.29961
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tired Creek Road over Sofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tired Creek Road over Sofkee 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 Tired Creek Road over Sofkee Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tired Creek Road over Sofkee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tired Creek Road over Sofkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.