US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 3.3 MI SE of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015750050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.3 MI SE of Commerce
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18242, -83.40553
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.