US Bridges

SR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1 over Big Creek

Good

Lanier County, Georgia · In East Lakeland · Structure no. 000000017300240

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1 over Big Creek in Lanier County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,935 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1
CrossesBig Creek
LocationIn East Lakeland
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyLanier County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04311, -83.06238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,810 (2024)
Projected traffic7,935 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1 over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1 over Big Creek carry?

About 5,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1 over Big Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 31 -Sr 37 -Sr 1 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.