US Bridges

Springwood Drive over Sandy Run Creek Trib.

Good

Houston County, Georgia · South Warner Robins · Structure no. 000000015350230

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springwood Drive over Sandy Run Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Springwood Drive over Sandy Run Creek Trib. in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringwood Drive
CrossesSandy Run Creek Trib.
LocationSouth Warner Robins
RouteCounty Highway 649
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58503, -83.64827
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springwood Drive over Sandy Run Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springwood Drive over Sandy Run Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Springwood Drive over Sandy Run Creek Trib. carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springwood Drive over Sandy Run Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Springwood Drive over Sandy Run Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.