US Bridges

SR 15 Alt- SR 82 over Curry Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · In Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015700090

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 Alt- SR 82 over Curry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 15 Alt- SR 82 over Curry Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,030 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15 Alt- SR 82
CrossesCurry Creek
LocationIn Jefferson
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11936, -83.56951
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2024)
Projected traffic21,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 Alt- SR 82 over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 Alt- SR 82 over Curry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 Alt- SR 82 over Curry Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 Alt- SR 82 over Curry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 Alt- SR 82 over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.