US Bridges

W.Old Savannah Rd. over Cypress Creek

Fair

Jenkins County, Georgia · 9 MI W of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500300

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Old Savannah Rd. over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W.Old Savannah Rd. over Cypress Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesW.Old Savannah Rd.
CrossesCypress Creek
Location9 MI W of Millen
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79072, -82.08928
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Old Savannah Rd. over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Old Savannah Rd. over Cypress 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does W.Old Savannah Rd. over Cypress Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W.Old Savannah Rd. over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W.Old Savannah Rd. over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.