US Bridges

US 25 ( Sbl ) SR over Sculls Creek

Fair

Jenkins County, Georgia · 7.6 MI S of Millen · Structure no. 000000016550310

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 ( Sbl ) SR over Sculls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 ( Sbl ) SR over Sculls Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,955 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 25 ( Sbl ) SR
CrossesSculls Creek
Location7.6 MI S of Millen
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyJenkins County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69598, -81.95968
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2024)
Projected traffic5,955 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 ( Sbl ) SR over Sculls Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 ( Sbl ) SR over Sculls 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 US 25 ( Sbl ) SR over Sculls Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 25 ( Sbl ) SR over Sculls Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 ( Sbl ) SR over Sculls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.