US Bridges

East Old Savannah over Sculls Creek

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · 5.3 MI S of Millen · Structure no. 000000016550400

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Old Savannah over Sculls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Old Savannah over Sculls Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Old Savannah
CrossesSculls Creek
Location5.3 MI S of Millen
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.72642, -81.94212
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic510 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$18 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Old Savannah over Sculls Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Old Savannah over Sculls 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 East Old Savannah over Sculls Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Old Savannah over Sculls Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Old Savannah over Sculls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.