US Bridges

SR 188 over Barnetts Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · Grady- Thomas CO Line · Structure no. 000000013150930

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Barnetts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 188 over Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2031. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 188
CrossesBarnetts Creek
LocationGrady- Thomas CO Line
RouteState Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.9594, -84.11138
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 188 over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Barnetts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Barnetts Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.