US Bridges

SR 44 over Richland Creek

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 6.6 MI SW of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013350490

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Richland Creek in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesRichland Creek
Location6.6 MI SW of Greensboro
RouteState Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48789, -83.22751
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2024)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Richland 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 44 over Richland Creek carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.