US Bridges

SR 334 over Sandy Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 11.5 MI SE of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015751080

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 334 over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 334 over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 334
CrossesSandy Creek
Location11.5 MI SE of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 334
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05824, -83.38869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$20.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 334 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 334 over Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 334 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 334 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 334 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.