US Bridges

SR 22 over Powell Creek

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 13.1 MI NW of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100140

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Powell Creek in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesPowell Creek
Location13.1 MI NW of Sparta
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44622, -82.87176
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Powell 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Powell Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Powell Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.