US Bridges

W.Old Savannah Rd. over Deep Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jenkins County, Georgia · 10.7 MI W of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500310

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Old Savannah Rd. over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W.Old Savannah Rd. over Deep 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesW.Old Savannah Rd.
CrossesDeep Creek
Location10.7 MI W of Millen
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.78844, -82.1199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.