US Bridges

Joe Fletcher Road over Sand Creek

Fair

Irwin County, Georgia · 11 MI W of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550230

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Fletcher Road over Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Joe Fletcher Road over Sand Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Fletcher Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location11 MI W of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58895, -83.43552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Fletcher Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Joe Fletcher Road over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Fletcher Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joe Fletcher Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Fletcher Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.