US Bridges

SR 15 over Fishing Creek

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 7.9 MI NW of Greenesboro · Structure no. 000000013350580

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Fishing Creek in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesFishing Creek
Location7.9 MI NW of Greenesboro
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67, -83.26086
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,270 (2024)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Fishing 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 15 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 4,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.