US Bridges

SR 15 Alt - East-W over Curry Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · City of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015750990

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 Alt - East-W over Curry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 Alt - East-W over Curry Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,200 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15 Alt - East-W
CrossesCurry Creek
LocationCity of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1218, -83.56782
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2024)
Projected traffic26,200 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 Alt - East-W over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 Alt - East-W 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 - East-W over Curry Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 Alt - East-W over Curry Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 Alt - East-W over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.