US Bridges

SR 57 over Neels Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016700150

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Neels Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 57 over Neels Creek in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesNeels Creek
Location7 MI E of Wrightsville
RouteState Highway 57
CountyJohnson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69576, -82.60638
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,695 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Neels Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Neels 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Neels Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Neels Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Neels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.