US Bridges

SR 46 over Alligator Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 8.5 MI S of Cadwell · Structure no. 000000017501030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Alligator Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 46 over Alligator Creek in Laurens 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location8.5 MI S of Cadwell
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22861, -82.98472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Alligator Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 46 over Alligator 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Alligator Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Alligator 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 46 over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.