SR 24 over Big Creek
GoodJefferson County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Louisville · Structure no. 000000016300430
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 24 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 24 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 24 over Big 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 24 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 24 over Big Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 24 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.