US Bridges

SR 247 over Big Indian Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 9 MI SE of Perry · Structure no. 000000015350530

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Big Indian Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 247 over Big Indian Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2032. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location9 MI SE of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyHouston County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.41445, -83.57133
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2024)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$50.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 over Big Indian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 247 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.