US Bridges

SR 23 over Richardson Creek

Fair

Jenkins County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SW of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500400

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Richardson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 23 over Richardson Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location8.5 MI SW of Millen
RouteState Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71466, -82.03951
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 over Richardson 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 SR 23 over Richardson Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 23 over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.