US Bridges

SR 57 over Bear Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Georgia · 7.5 MI E of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016700160

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 Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 57 over Bear 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 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 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
CrossesBear Creek
Location7.5 MI E of Wrightsville
RouteState Highway 57
CountyJohnson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69302, -82.59641
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 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 Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 57 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 57 over Bear 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 Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.