US Bridges

SR 31 - US 221 over Grand Bay Creek

Good

Lanier County, Georgia · App 8 MI S of Lakeland · Structure no. 000000017300250

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 31 - US 221 over Grand Bay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 31 - US 221 over Grand Bay Creek in Lanier County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,027 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 31 - US 221
CrossesGrand Bay Creek
LocationApp 8 MI S of Lakeland
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.95159, -83.12995
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,027 (2024)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 31 - US 221 over Grand Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 31 - US 221 over Grand Bay 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 - US 221 over Grand Bay Creek carry?

About 3,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 31 - US 221 over Grand Bay Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 31 - US 221 over Grand Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.