US Bridges

SR 332 over Walnut Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 1.45 MI S of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015751090

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 332 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 332 over Walnut 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 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 332
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.45 MI S of Pendergrass
RouteState Highway 332
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14284, -83.67523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2024)
Projected traffic4,025 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 332 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 332 over Walnut 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 332 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 332 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 332 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.