US Bridges

SR 15 over Richland Creek

Fair

Greene County, Georgia · In North Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013300070

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 15 over Richland Creek in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,760 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationIn North Greensboro
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58752, -83.19389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,760 (2024)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Richland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Richland Creek carry?

About 4,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.