US Bridges

SR 15 over Poley Creek

Good

Johnson County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Adrian · Structure no. 000000016700350

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Poley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Poley Creek in Johnson 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 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesPoley Creek
Location3 MI N of Adrian
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57072, -82.61275
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Poley Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 15 over Poley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Poley Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Poley Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Poley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.